The two-story Queen Anne Victorian style home where Martin Luther King, Jr. was born and lived for 12 years. NPS Photo In 1895 a two-story frame Queen Anne Victorian style house was …

Sep 27, 2024 · Visiting the home where Dr. King was born and lived the first twelve years of his life is often the highlight of ones visit to the park. Ranger-led presentations are free to the …

Martin Luther King, Jr., was born in Atlanta in 1929 in the Sweet Auburn community, the thriving African-American hub of Atlanta. He grew up in a multi-generational family at 501 Auburn …

Apr 14, 2015 · The Birth Home became a part of the National Park Service in October of 1980 when Congress established the Martin Luther king, Jr. National Historic Site. 17. When was …

Martin Luther King, Jr. Virtual Birthhome Tour. Guest Room. In addition to family members just awakening, there would usually be overnight guests in the house. The guest room was filled …

Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr. n 1895 a two-story frame Queen Anne style house was built for a white family at 501 Auburn Avenue. The home was purchased in 1909 by Rev. Adam …

Martin Luther King, Jr. Virtual Birthhome Tour. Click and move your mouse to look around the room. Use the + or – controls to zoom in or out. Return to Martin Luther King National Historic …

Oct 8, 2020 · Dr. King’s childhood experiences, in conjunction with a developing awareness of racism and injustice, laid the foundation for his answering the call to leadership during the …

The park protects a significant portion of the “Sweet Auburn Community,” and cultural resources related to “M. L.’s” childhood. In addition to the Birth Home, other resources in the …

After acquiring this historic home in 2018, the National Park Service (NPS) began planning to upgrade and rehabilitate its major systems. The birth home of Martin Luther King, Jr., and his …