King Center legacy in Atlanta, Georgia

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. changed the face of American history. His passion for nonviolent action empowered a nation of individuals to embark on a journey that would spur the Civil Rights Movement. Dr. King, Jr. was born in Atlanta in 1929 and quickly rose to prominence. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize at age 35. He found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in 1957 and served as its president until his death in 1968. Dr. King was assassinated in 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee. His life and legacy are celebrated at The King Center in Atlanta. [Top]

The King Center.

A visit to The King Center offers a glimpse into the life and work of the honored Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The King Center was established by Mrs. Coretta Scott King in 1968 to keep the memory of her husband and his legacy to the Civil Rights Movement alive. Today, The King Center welcomes more than 650,000 visitors annually. It is the most visited cultural attraction in the southeast. The King Center is located in the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site in downtown Atlanta. Exhibits illustrating Dr. King’s life and work, the King Center Library and Archives, and Dr. King’s birthplace and tomb, and other facilities are housed at the site. [Top]

The King Library and Archives. The King Library and Archives at The King Center houses an extensive collection of primary sources like papers, research materials, interviews, and more surrounding Dr. King’s life and the American Civil Rights Movement. The King Library and Archives is the largest repository of its kind. Visitors will find hundreds of records that document the Civil Rights Movement’s social, cultural, economic and political impacts on the United States. Organizational records, transcripts, and audio-visual history collections are among the resources accessible to the public. [Top]

Visiting The King Center. The King Center is open year-round and guided tours are available for certain landmarks like Dr. King’s birthplace. Quality Inn Northlake Atlanta can help you plan your visit to The King Center during your next Atlanta vacation. Reserve your Quality Inn Northlake Atlanta Experience Atlanta Package today. [Top]