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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Monday, January 16, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. 

Commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through family activities and crafts reflecting his messages of peace and justice. Listen to music that honors Dr. King, and attend a performance of The MLK Project by the Writers’ Theatre. 

Cost: Free and includes complimentary Museum admission

Schedule of Events

 
All day

Kids Crafts with Artist Sue Romanelli

Crown Room, first floor

11:00 a.m.
The MLK Project: Fight for Civil Rights
The Writer's Theatre
Rubloff Auditorium, 1st floor'

12:30 p.m. 
Precious Lord: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Chicago Chamber Choir

Chicago Room, 2nd floor

1:45 p.m. 
 “I have a Dream” speech
Re-enactment by Oba William King

Chicago Room, 2nd floor

2:00 p.m. 
Voices for Freedom
Gwen Hilary, Storyteller and Enoch Williamson, Musician

Chicago Room, 2nd floor

2:45 p.m. 
“I’ve been to the Mountaintop” speech
Re-enactment by Oba William King

Chicago Room, 2nd floor

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