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Restored early 20th-century home offering ranger-led presentations on the formative years of a civil rights leader.
General Information
Closed Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day
Ranger-led presentations available on a first-come, first-served basis
How to Get There
Take I-75/I-85 to Freedom Parkway, turn onto Boulevard NE, then left onto Auburn Avenue NE to reach the site.
Overview
The Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr. is a cornerstone of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta. This modest two-story house is where Dr. King was born in 1929 and spent the first twelve years of his life. Today, the home is preserved by the National Park Service and offers ranger-led presentations that explore the early influences that shaped one of the most iconic figures in American history. Though the interior is currently closed for renovations, presentations are held daily in the adjacent bookstore and remain a highlight for visitors.
Tours are free and operate on a first-come, first-served basis, with no advance reservations. The home is part of a larger complex that includes Ebenezer Baptist Church, the King Center, and other landmarks of the civil rights movement. A visit to the Birth Home offers a powerful and personal glimpse into the roots of a global legacy.
This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles and official tourism pages for the Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr., which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.
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