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Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site

At the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site, learn the story of Martin Luther King, Jr. as young boy who grew up in a time of segregation and dreamer who was moved by destiny into leadership of the modern civil rights movement. Visit the home of his birth, where he played as a child, walk in his footsteps, and hear his voice in the church where he moved hearts and minds. The Peace Plaza within the park, includes the beautifully landscaped Martin Luther King, Jr. "I Have a Dream" World Peace Rose Garden, messages of peace composed by students from local Atlanta schools, a flowing water fountain, and the "BEHOLD" statue.

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Hrs: Daily 9AM - 5PM.

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Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site

At the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site, learn the story of Martin Luther King, Jr. as young boy who grew up in a time of segregation and dreamer who was moved by destiny into leadership of the modern civil rights movement. Visit the home of his birth, where he played as a child, walk in his footsteps, and hear his voice in the church where he moved hearts and minds. The Peace Plaza within the park, includes the beautifully landscaped Martin Luther King, Jr. "I Have a Dream" World Peace Rose Garden, messages of peace composed by students from local Atlanta schools, a flowing water fountain, and the "BEHOLD" statue.

contact info

Hrs: Daily 9AM - 5PM.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Historic Site Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.

View Lesson Plan>>

ABOUT

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site

At the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site, learn the story of Martin Luther King, Jr. as young boy who grew up in a time of segregation and dreamer who was moved by destiny into leadership of the modern civil rights movement. Visit the home of his birth, where he played as a child, walk in his footsteps, and hear his voice in the church where he moved hearts and minds. The Peace Plaza within the park, includes the beautifully landscaped Martin Luther King, Jr. "I Have a Dream" World Peace Rose Garden, messages of peace composed by students from local Atlanta schools, a flowing water fountain, and the "BEHOLD" statue.

contact info

Hrs: Daily 9AM - 5PM.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Historic Site Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.

View Lesson Plan>>

ABOUT

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site

At the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site, learn the story of Martin Luther King, Jr. as young boy who grew up in a time of segregation and dreamer who was moved by destiny into leadership of the modern civil rights movement. Visit the home of his birth, where he played as a child, walk in his footsteps, and hear his voice in the church where he moved hearts and minds. The Peace Plaza within the park, includes the beautifully landscaped Martin Luther King, Jr. "I Have a Dream" World Peace Rose Garden, messages of peace composed by students from local Atlanta schools, a flowing water fountain, and the "BEHOLD" statue.

contact info

Hrs: Daily 9AM - 5PM.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Historic Site Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.

View Lesson Plan>>