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Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C.

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In honor of the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., National Park Service sites offered free admission to everyone on Monday, January 15, as the first fee free day of the year. Hundreds of volunteers participated in a day of service at parks across the country.

Visit parks connected to the life and legacy of Dr. King:

• Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Georgia - Walk through Dr. King's neighborhood in Atlanta that influenced his life and visit his birthplace, home, church, and gravesites.
• Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail, Alabama - Retrace the steps of the 1965 Voting Rights March led by Dr. King on this 45-mile long trail.
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, District of Columbia - Reflect on the words of Dr. King at his memorial near Lincoln Memorial, where he shared his dream for the nation in one of the most famous speeches in American history.

While the holiday has passed, it is not too late to get involved in volunteer opportunities inspired by a day of service or attend a ranger program to learn more about the history of Dr. King and the pursuit of civil rights in America.