Just past noon on January 15, 1929, a son was born to the Reverend and Mrs. Martin Luther King, Sr., in an upstairs bedroom of 501 Auburn Avenue, in Atlanta, Georgia. It was in these surroundings of home, church (Ebenezer Baptist Church), and neighborhood (Sweet Auburn) that "M.L." experienced family and Christian love, segregation in the days of "Jim Crow" laws, diligence and tolerance.
Birth Home
The Birth Home of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., may be visited only with a park ranger led tour. The tours are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Register for the tour at Freedom Hall, located at The King Center, in person upon arrival to the park. The tour is strictly limited to 15 people per tour! They fill up fast on weekends and holidays.
Write to
Superintendent 450 Auburn Avenue, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30312
Phone
Park Headquarters (404) 331-5190
Visitor Information (404) 331-6922
Fax
(404) 730-3112
Climate
Summers are generally hot and humid. Winters are generally cool with variable precipitation. Recommend layers of clothing, especially in spring and fall, and good walking shoes.
