The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lives on in Atlanta, the city in which the famous minister and scholar led the American Civil Rights Movement. There is no shortage of things to do on MLK Day, which is Monday, January 18, 2021, or over … [Read more...] about Things to do for Martin Luther King Day (and the holiday weekend) in 2021
MLK Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a federal holiday observed on the third Monday of January. This page is updated each year to include commemorative events happening around metro Atlanta, including parades, tours, free museum days, activities, talks, and more.
NOTE: There are free tours year-round at MLK's Birth Home in Atlanta, and you can visit other related historic sites for a small fee.
Free MLK Weekend 2012 Events & Service Opportunities in Atlanta
[exp] [/exp]Monday, January 16, 2012, is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Looking for a commemorative event or a service opportunity? Here are just a few of the free ways to honor the legacy of Dr. King this week: Thursday, January 12, 2012, at … [Read more...] about Free MLK Weekend 2012 Events & Service Opportunities in Atlanta
Free Admission to the APEX Museum
[exp] [/exp]In remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the APEX Museum will admit visitors free of charge on Monday, January 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The APEX Museum, which stands for The African American Panoramic Experience, chronicles … [Read more...] about Free Admission to the APEX Museum
