Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! This is a day where we in the travel world take a step back and are able to see the wide influence that Dr. King has had on our nation. Some of the most popular historic sites are dedicated to the memory of the man who changed the face of race relations and civil rights forever.
A man who believed in equality and in peace, the day commemorating the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. is a day to reflect on the principles he stood for – human rights, racial equality, and believing in your dreams.
It’s also a great time to visit some of the sites where Dr. King spoke, taught, and spread his influence. Below is a list of great spots where you can learn more and appreciate more this great man:
- Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site – Atlanta Georgia
- Ebenezer Baptist Church – Atlanta, Georgia – Three generations of Kings preached at this church and on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day there’s a special service.
- Sweet Auburn Historic District – Atlanta, Georgia – This is the neighborhood where MLK grew up.
- Washington National Cathedral – Washington, D.C. – Dr. King delivered his final Sunday sermon here, just days before his assassination. His memorial service was held here as well.
- Abraham Lincoln Memorial – Washington, D.C. – MLK delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963.
- National Portrait Gallery – Washington, D.C. – You can see a nice portrait of Dr. King here.
Follow your dreams!
Further Reading:
- Historical Sites in Washington D.C, Annapolis, Gettysburg, Alexandria, Virginia and Baltimore, Maryland
- Historical Sites in Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head, Charleston, South Carolina, Atlanta, Savannah, Georgia
- Family Vacation Ideas for Washington D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland
- Family Vacation Ideas for Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head, Charleston, South Carolina, Atlanta, Savannah, Georgia
- Tings to do in the US
- Atlanta Takes the Title as America’s Busiest Airport
- Avoid Atlanta Immigration
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