Join us for this year’s MLK Jr. Day Celebration, A Dream Rooted in Faith: The Legacy of the Black Church in Detroit During the Civil Rights Movement. Throughout the day, families can enjoy hands-on arts and crafts activities inspired by themes of community, justice, and faith. The program also features an engaging presentation on Dr. King’s name change and his influential spiritual leadership at Ebenezer Baptist Church, offering deeper insight into the foundations of his work. We’ll close the celebration with the Detroit Historical Society’s annual tradition of singing Stevie Wonder’s “Happy Birthday” in honor of Dr. King and sharing mini cupcakes with attendees. Join us as we reflect, create, and celebrate Dr. King’s enduring legacy.
10:00am | Doors open
10-12:45 | MLK Jr. Timeline History Hunt | Climb Every Mountain Family Activity | Black Bottom Archives Activity Table | Docents in Black Bottom Archives exhibition
11:00am | Black Historic Sites Committee Panel
12:45pm | Singing of Stevie Wonder's Happy Birthday, Event Ends
2:00pm | Museum closes
Registration requested.