Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site

Just past noon on January 15, 1929, a son was born to the Reverend and Mrs. Martin Luther King in an upstairs bedroom of 501 Auburn Avenue, in Atlanta, Georgia. The couple named their first son after Rev. King, but he was simply called "M.L." by the family. During the next 12 years, this fine two story Victorian home is where "M.L." would live with his parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, and their boarders. The home is located in the residential section of "Sweet Auburn", the center of black Atlanta. Two blocks west of the home is Ebenezer Baptist Church, the pastorate of Martin's grandfather and father. It was in these surroundings of home, church and neighborhood that "M.L." experienced his childhood. Here, "M.L." learned about family and Christian love, segregation in the days of "Jim Crow" laws, diligence and tolerance. It was to Ebenezer Baptist Church that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would return in 1960. As co-pastor with his father, "Daddy King", Dr. King, Jr. would preach about love, equality, and non-violence.

450 Auburn Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA 30312-1525
404-331-5190 - Headquarters
404-331-6922 - Visitor Information

By Car
From I-75/85 take Exit 248C (Freedom Parkway/Carter Center) and move to the right lane as soon as possible. At the first traffic light turn right onto Boulevard and follow the signs to the national historic site parking lot.
From I-20 take I-75/85 north and follow the directions above.

By Plane
Travel to Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site by Atlanta's public transportation system, MARTA (Take MARTA, it's smarta), is highly recommended. Take Bus #3 east from the Five Points station in downtown Atlanta to the national historic site.

Summers generally hot and humid. Winters are generally cool with variable precipitation. Recommend layers of clothing, especially in spring and fall, and good walking shoes.

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.

• Educational Programs

Recommended Activities
Birth Home Tour
Tours are conducted daily by park rangers. Register for a tour upon arriving on site at the information desk located in the Visitor Center. Reservations are not taken over the phone. Tours are limited to 15 people and are filled on a first-come first-served basis. Tours begin every hour on the hour beginning at 10:00 a.m. with the last tour at 5:00 p.m. During the summer tours begin every half hour.
School House Program
An educational program for school children is offered throughout the school year.