Martin Luther King Weekend
When:
Saturday, Jan 13, 2018 11:30a -
Monday, Jan 15, 2018 5:00p
Saturday, Jan 13, 2018 11:30a -
Monday, Jan 15, 2018 5:00p
Where:
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Art, Kid Friendly, Lectures & Conferences
Event website:
https://www.easternstate.org/visit/events/dr-martin-luther-king-weekend
Eastern State Penitentiary commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. & his 1963 Letter from Birmingham Jail with special readings from the landmark text & opportunities for visitors to respond to its relevance today.
Professional actors, youth readers, & community leaders read excerpts from King’s letter three times a day on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, & 3:30 pm. An informal Q&A moderated by a civil rights scholar follows each reading, giving visitors an opportunity to respond to the letter’s relevance today.
Family Activities on Monday, January 15: In partnership with Art Sanctuary, the historic site invites children ages 7-12 & their families to create art in response to themes found in the letter, & read stories about Dr. King’s life and legacy.
Community Electronics Recycling on Monday, January 15: In partnership with PAR-Recycle Works, the historic site encourages the public to recycle old electronics from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on January 15.
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