Out of the Mountain of Despair, a Stone of Hope
Located in downtown Washington, D.C., the memorial honors Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and the struggle for freedom, equality, and justice.
Plan Your Visit
Find out where to go and what to do.
Building the Memorial
Discover how the memorial took shape.
Maps
Located along Independence Ave SW near the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.
Quotations
Study Martin Luther King, Jr.'s quotes engraved in the memorial.
Volunteer
Help care for the memorial and share the story.
Last updated: August 7, 2019