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2024 King Day: Celebrating Dr. King's 95th Birthday

Category: Event Calendar

Date and Time for this Past Event

  • Monday, Jan 15, 2024  8am - 6pm

Location

National Civil Rights Museum
450 Mulberry St

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Details

In honor of the national holiday, the National Civil Rights Museum will host a daylong celebration dedicated to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a special emphasis on community service. The public is invited to join this celebration, taking advantage of extended hours from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Thanks to the generous support of FedEx, admission to the museum on King Day will be free for all guests.

King Day 2024 will kick off yearlong observances themed “History Moves Us Forward” as the Museum focuses on major civil rights milestones with anniversaries in 2024. The year includes highlights of the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ending legal segregation, Mississippi Freedom Summer dedicated to voter education, the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party that challenged at the Democratic Convention, and the presentation of the Nobel Peace Prize to Dr. King.
 
KING DAY HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Visitors are welcome to explore the museum from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
  • In partnership with Vitalant's MLK Spirit of Service blood drive, the museum helps to thwart the critical blood shortage. Donors at Vitalant local centers from December 15 to January 15 and onsite at the museum on the MLK holiday will receive free admission for two people in 2024.
  • Guests are encouraged to give back to the community by bringing canned goods and nonperishables to support the Mid-South Food Bank's efforts in feeding local families in need.
  • The day's schedule includes Main Stage performances by local artists such as vocalist Gerald Richardson, Overton High School choir, and more. The outdoor live entertainment is sponsored by Ford Motor Company Fund.
  • Wells Fargo has sponsored the Pavilion Tent showcasing local organizations, children's activities, and entertainment.
  • Additional support for King Day comes through in-kind donations from Home Depot, area restaurants and businesses. Several corporations and organizations have committed volunteers to serve at the museum on King Day.