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Friday, January 13, 2012

CELEBRATE DR. KING’S LEGACY @ THE NEWARK MUSEUM

CELEBRATE THE LEGACY OF
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


WHEN: Monday, Jan. 16, 12:30–4:30 PM
WHERE:
Newark Museum, 49 Washington Street, Newark
ADMISSION: FREE with Suggested Admission

  • Performance
  • Stories
  • Design a Memorial
  • Film Screening
  • Hands-on Workshops and More...

Hear stories about the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King and design a memorial with his message of hope, equality, social justice, peaceful resistance and freedom in mind. Visitors also enjoy hands-on workshops that connect to our contemporary African collection, science workshops, gallery games and tours, Civil Rights Bingo, films of Dr. King’s famous speech I Have a Dream and more.

Performance
1 & 4 PM—The Sword That Heals
"Letter from Birmingham Jail" (1963) by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be presented in a dramatic performance by guest artist, Gary Edison.

Stories
Hear stories about the life and legacy of Dr. King.

Design a Memorial
Design a memorial to the great Civil Rights leader, keeping in mind his message of hope, equality, social justice, peaceful resistance and freedom.

Film Screening
Excerpts from the award-winning documentary, Eyes on the Prize: America's Civil Rights Years 1954-1964.

Hands-On Workshops and More...
Connect to their contemporary African collection, take part in science workshops, gallery games and tours, and play Civil Rights Bingo.

Free drawing for two round-trip tickets courtesy of: jetblueairways
One winner will be selected for both tickets.

For more exciting programs, visit Upcoming Events.