Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Events in Washington, DC

Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday is a day of honor and commemorative events at a variety of sites in Washington, DC. Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday is January 15th and is celebrated each year on the third Monday in January. Here is a schedule of special events to honor this civil rights leader.

2008 Annual Civil Rights “Film Festival”
January 6-15, 2008, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
1411 W Street, SE, Washington, DC
Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday viewing films featuring the struggles and triumphs of the civil rights movement and celebrate the life and contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For more information, call (202)690-5185.

Choral Arts Society Tribute to Martin Luther King
January 13, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St. NW, Washington, DC.
The program entitled Voices: Reflections on an American Icon Through Words and Song features soloists, choruses and instrumentalists joining together to bring a message of peace throughout the world. Tickets: $20.

Anacostia Community Museum - Martin Luther King, Jr. Program
January 17, 2008, 7:00 pm
Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History
10th & Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC.
The program will include a live performance by saxophonist Merlon Devine, Keynote Speaker: Robert D. Bullard, Ph.D., a question-and-answer period, and a book and CD signing.

Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observance
January 18, 2008, 11:00 a.m.
Department of Interior, Auditorium
18th and C Streets, NW, Washington, DC.
This ceremony commemorates the life and legacy of this great human rights leader with an honor guard presentation of colors and musical entertainment from a local school choir.

2008 "I Have a Dream” Education Program
Visit the Lincoln Memorial for special programs during the month of January.
23rd and Independence Ave., NW, Washington, DC
Students will assemble on the Lincoln Memorial steps at 1 p.m. on January 18, 2008 for a special commemoration of Martin Luther King, Jr. For additional information, please call (202) 426-6841.

National Cathedral Martin Luther King Program
January 21, 2008, 2-4 p.m.
Washington National Cathedral,Wisconsin & Massachusetts Avenues, NW Washington, DC. Local poet, performer and educator Bomani Armah will lead a multi-sensory, musical and energized celebration along with middle and high school students.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration at Strathmore
January 21, 2008, 4 - 6 p.m.
The world class Music Center at Strathmore will honor Dr. King with musical entertainment. This year's program features area talent including the Morgan State University Choir. The annual celebration is free and open to the public, but seating is limited and tickets must be reserved.

Let Freedom Ring Choir
Sunday, January, 21, 2008 at 6 p.m.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St. NW, Washington, DC. Free performance. This concert is a part of Georgetown University's Let Freedom Ring initiative, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.