The Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta, Georgia, comprises numerous structures, including Dr. King's boyhood home, the original Ebenezer Baptist Church, and The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change ("The King Center"). These locations are vital to understanding Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy as a leader of the African American Civil Rights movement.

History of Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthplace was constructed in 1894 by his father as a family house. The home was later converted into a log cabin and rented out to local families. Dr. King's father acquired it in 1930 as a house for his family of four children. His father died shortly afterwards, leaving Dr. King and his mother to live with two other family members. He earned a bachelor's degree from Morehouse College in 1948 and began his career as pastor of Atlanta's Salem Baptist Church. He established his message of nonviolence while preaching. He enrolled in the Morehouse School of Medicine following some disagreement within the church.

Location of Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

On the campus of Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia, sits the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. The historical park is easily accessible, being roughly a half-mile from the crossroads of Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and I-75.

Admission Fee and Working Hours

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, in collaboration with the Georgia Historical Society, gives free entry to National Historic Sites. They cordially invite everyone to pay a visit to Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park!

Numerous structures inside the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park is open to the public during the Park's regular operating hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.

Why Should You Visit Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

The Ebenezer Baptist Church, which served as Dr. King's childhood church, is one of the most important sites in the National Park System for African American history and culture. The Ebenezer Baptist Church is the first church to have been built by African Americans in the Atlanta area.

The King Center preserves Dr. King's life and work. The King Center is home to The King Center Museum, The King Center Library, The King Center Archives, The King Center Education and Business Development Center, The King Center Outreach Center and The King Center for Nonviolent Social Change.

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