ATLANTA-
The birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is planning a series of special events in honor of his birthday.
The national holiday honoring King is observed this year on Jan. 15.
The Atlanta History Center opens an exhibit on Jan. 15 called “I Have A Dream: The Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. Collection,” which includes King’s handwritten personal papers, documenting his political activism, sermons and speeches. His “I Have a Dream” speech, his Nobel Peace Prize lecture, and his famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail” will all be on display. The exhibit runs through May 13. For more information, call 404-814-4000 or visit . For hotel packages that include tickets to the history center, visit .
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will feature the Morehouse College Glee Club on Jan. 11 at the 15th annual Martin Luther King Celebration at the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel on the Morehouse College campus, beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets at .
A conference about King’s teachings and how ordinary citizens can make a difference will be held Jan. 13-15 at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Summit. The conference will conclude with community service projects throughout Atlanta. Details at 404-979-2808 or visit .
On Jan. 15, Ebenezer Baptist Church hosts “The Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service” at 10 a.m. in the historic Heritage Sanctuary.
If you can’t make it to Atlanta that weekend, you can visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site any time of year. The site includes the grave sites of King and his wife, Coretta, and Ebenezer Baptist Church, where King, his father and grandfather all preached. For more information on the national historic site, visit .
