King Center
449 Auburn Ave., NE, Atlanta, 30312
(404) 526-8900
The King Center in Atlanta is a living memorial to Dr., started by Coretta Scott King in 1968. You can visit the grounds and exhibits for free, use its archive, take nonviolence training, and join youth, school and volunteer programs.
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- Taking volunteers now
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
- How often
- A regular scheduleFrom the description, not confirmed
- When
- Weekdays, WeekendsFrom the description, not confirmed
- Kind of work
- With people (tutoring, mentoring, visiting)From the description, not confirmed
- How to sign up
- Apply for the Docent Program through the Apply Now button on the Docent Program page.From the description, not confirmed
What they offer 16
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Beloved Community Leadership AcademyProgram
A King Center program for students and educators, listed among its education offerings. Contact the King Center for details.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Beloved Community TalksProgram
Open, respectful conversations that bring people together to talk about race and community. You can also sign up to host your own virtual dinner conversation.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Better Together Faith Based InitiativeProgram
A King Center education and training program named Better Together. Contact the King Center for details.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Classroom ResourcesService
Teachers can use free-to-find lesson plans, videos, a virtual tour of the National Historical Park and reading lists about Dr. King and Coretta Scott King.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Docent ProgramProgram
Volunteer docents meet visitors from around the world and share the story of Dr. and Mrs. King and the King Center. Applications are open now.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Dr. King's Birth Home TourService
Park rangers lead short tours of the home where Dr. King was born, at 501 Auburn Avenue NE. The National Park Service runs these tours, not the King Center.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Fellows and Interns ProgramsProgram
A program for scholars and students to research Dr. King's life, religion, social justice and public life. Fellows and interns also take nonviolence training and meet with mentors.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Freedom Hall Exhibits and King Center Campus VisitService
Walk the King Center grounds to see Dr. and Mrs. King's crypt, the Eternal Flame and the Peace and Meditation Garden. Freedom Hall has exhibits, a theater and a bookstore.
Events 3
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Reading Corner with Meron Moges-Gerbi
Tue, Oct 20 · 10 amOnline
A live-streamed children's book reading with the author, followed by questions from students. It is on October 20, 2026 at 10 AM Eastern.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
The Sins of our Fathers Film Screening
Sat, Oct 24 · 6–9 pm
A film screening at the King Center on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 6 to 9 PM Eastern. Registration is required through the Events page.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Beloved Community International Expo
Date not announced
A day-long world culture festival on the King Center campus, with performances, food, music and dance from many countries. The page gives September 12, 11 AM to 5 PM Eastern, but no year.
Past events (3)
- Info refreshed from their website· Jul 1
World Cup Watch Party
Tue, Jul 14 · 6:00 pm
A World Cup watch party listed on The King Center events page.
- Info refreshed from their website· Jul 1
Children's book reading with AMORA THE PUPPET
Mon, Jul 13 · 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
A children's book reading event promoted by The King Center.
- Info refreshed from their website· Jul 1
Disciplined Disruption: A Nonviolent Response To Injustice
Tue, Jul 7 · 12:00 pm–1:15 pmOnline
A public event about responding to injustice through nonviolence.
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