Local to Philadelphia? Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Center
On Monday, January 20, the museum is open for extended hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission is free. Some programs at the museum include:
📅 Artifact Spotlight: March on Washington Pennant –10:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m., in the First Amendment Exhibit. Explore the First Amendment through the lens of one the most influential demonstrations in our nation’s history: The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
📅 Reading of “I Have a Dream” Speech –11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m., Grand Hall Overlook, Second Floor. A diverse ensemble of local actors perform a passionate reading of Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech.
📅 Family Concert: Songs Inspired by the Civil Rights Era –12:45 p.m. and 2:45 p.m., Kirby Auditorium. David and Jenny Heitler-Klevans of the interactive children’s music group, Two of a Kind, join composer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and educator Rodney Whittenberg for a celebration of songs inspired by the civil rights era.
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