2025 MLK, Jr. Day Celebration

January 20 2025 | 10:00am to 2:00pm

Sepia toned photo of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr wearing a white shirt, dark tie, and dark suit standing in a group of men. January 20 MLK Day Celebration is written in white text over the image.

Join the Detroit Historical Museum in celebrating the life of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  This year's program is Remembering the Life of Freedom Rider Viola Liuzzo, which will include a few panel discussions.  There will be storytelling and arts and crafts for guests' engagement, as well.  Explore the museum through a history hunt to learn more about the events that Dr. King experienced from 1955 through 1968. End the day of learning and celebrating and join us in singing Happy Birthday!

Participation is free with registration.

 

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Presented in partnership with the Detroit Historical Society's Black Historic Sites Committee.

SCHEDULE

10:00AM-1:30PM
Craft Activities - America's Motor City
MLK Jr. Timeline History Hunt - All Galleries

10:30-10:45AM
Sheryl Pryor storytelling - Gallery of Culture

10:45-11:00AM
Sharon Sexton storytelling - Auditorium

11:00AM-12:15PM
Viola Liuzzo Panel Discussion - Booth Auditorium

  • Dorothy Dewberry Aldridge, Michigan Coalition for Human Rights
  • Julie Hamilton, Viola Liuzzo Park Association Board Member
  • Artis Johnson, Viola Liuzzo Park Association President
  • Jamon Jordan, City of Detroit Historian
  • Tony Liuzzo, Son of Viola Liuzzo

12:45-1:20PM
Renaissance High School Voices of Democracy Student Panel Discussion - Booth Auditorium

1:35-1:50PM
Eleanor Anderson storytelling - Gallery of Culture

1:50PM
Sing Happy Birthday! - Gallery of Culture