News Release

A Statement from the Superintendent

Exterior view of the Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr, a two-story Queen Anne framed home built in 1895.

NPS

News Release Date: December 8, 2023

Contact: Mandy Hazelton, [phone]

ATLANTA--We at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park express our sincere gratitude to those who promptly intervened and averted a potential tragedy at Dr. King’s Birth Home yesterday.  Their quick action helped save this home that gave birth to a monumental legacy nearly a century ago. 

We also extend our sincere thanks to Mayor Andre Dickens, the Atlanta Police and Fire Departments, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF), and others for their swift responses and ongoing collaboration.

We are dedicated to maintaining the safety and sanctity of this historic site, ensuring that it endures as a place of inspiration and reflection for all. We appreciate the community’s ongoing support and remain steadfast in our mission to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.