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...
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:
One winner will be selected for both tickets.
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