A bit past the Noon hour on January 15, 1929, a son was born to the Reverend and Mrs. Martin Luther King, Sr. The surroundings of home, church and neighborhood is where Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. experienced the love of family in a Christian environment, and segregation in the days of “Jim Crow” laws, with diligence and tolerance.

Nearly a half million people come to Great Falls Park each year. The park offers many recreational opportunities, from a picnic with family and friends, to a hike along the Potomac River. Great Falls Park has many opportunities to explore history and nature, all in a beautiful 800-acre park and only 15 miles from the Nation’s Capital.