Photo: March on Washington, August 28, 2963. Shows civil rights and union leaders, including Martin Luther King Jr., Joseph L. Rauh Jr., Whitney Young, Roy Wilkins, A. Philip Randolph, and Walter Reuther.
2009 Annual Civil Rights “Film Festival”
- January 15-18, 2010, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday viewing films featuring the struggles and triumphs of the civil rights movement and celebrate the life and contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sponsor and event organizer – Frederick Douglas National Historic Site
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
1411 W Street, SE, Washington, DC
(202)426-5961
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Weekend Family Festival
- January 16 – 18, 2010, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
During this three-day celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the museum will present special programs, performances and activities focused on stories of freedom and justice. Sponsor and event organizer- National Museum of American History.
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
14th Street and Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20560
(202) 357-2700
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Map & Driving Direction
The nearest Metro stations: Smithsonian or Federal Triangle.
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Washington National Cathedral
- On January 18, 2010, 2-4 p.m.
People from all walks of life will come together to sing, dance and celebrate the legacy of faith and service left by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. DC’s own Chuck Brown, “the godfather of go-go” music, will lead the celebration as master of ceremony. Sponsor and event organizer – Washington National Cathedral.
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Lincoln Memorial
- January 14, 2010, 1:00 p.m.
The National Park Service will place a wreath at the Lincoln Memorial, on the steps where Dr. King gave his 1963 speech. The recitation of the “I Have a Dream” speech will be presented by students of a nearby elementary school. Sponsor and event organizer – National Park Service.
Lincoln Memorial
23rd and Independence Ave., NW, Washington, DC
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Other MLK Day happenings around the nation:
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