On the national holiday Monday, January 15, the National Civil Rights Museum will remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his last campaign to balance the scales of economic justice through the Poor People's Campaign. The focus of the celebration is community service and social and economic justice in honor of Dr. King's impact on the global society. Activities include daylong performances, youth-centered edutainment, a healthy community pavilion and the National Civil Rights Museum experience. In the spirit of service, the Museum will hold its annual Mid-South Food Bank Drive and Lifeblood Drive, and serve as a center for community resources and engagement.
Theme, "Where Do We Go from Here," King Day is part of the yearlong MLK50 Commemoration and allows the Museum to welcome thousands of visitors to a tour highlighting