Dreams and Voices of Atlanta: Following the Footsteps of a Civil Rights Leader

The History and Heritage of a Civil Rights Leader

Did you know Atlanta is the cradle of the Civil Rights Movement?

Experience Atlanta’s history from a different perspective, through the eyes of a boy growing up in a downtown neighborhood to become a beloved pastor and leader of one of the most influential movements in American history. Walk in the footsteps of Martin Luther King, Jr., and learn more about the creation of a Civil Rights icon.

“This tour was very informative and emotional! I learned so much about the Civil Rights Movement.”

What Is Our Atlanta MLK Jr. Tour About?

Based on careful research and contemporary sources, our Atlanta MLK Jr. Tour will take you to significant sites that highlight the life of the pastor-turned-activist. Follow his journey from birth to his historic role on the national stage as a leader in the Civil Right Movement.

What You Will See On This Tour:

Our tour will take you on a journey of locations close to Martin Luther King Jr.’s heart, where you will experience:

• The Victorian beauty of the MLK Jr. Birthplace
• The family legacy of historic Ebenezer Baptist Church
• The memorial and homage at the King Center
• The historic neighborhood of Auburn Avenue
• And so much more…

Our professional storytellers will share inspiring stories of MLK’s upbringing, challenges and triumphs, as you visit select locations that served as the background of his life.

Come join us on our journey to the places in Atlanta that shaped a young boy’s future and laid the foundation of a movement that changed society as we know it.

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.”

– Martin Luther King, Jr.