Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, Georgia

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The Visitor Center at the Martin Luther King National Historic Site shows a photographic exhibit of King's life and work as well as a constantly streaming video of his famous speeches, including the "I Have A Dream" speech. From here, visitors can tour King's boyhood home and the neighborhood where he grew up. The neighborhood, called "Sweet Auburn" was a block of Victorian homes owned by well-to-do blacks during the 1920s. After touring King's home, one may walk a block away and visit the church where King co-preached with his father, and the shrine recently constructed to honor the slain black leader. The shrine, an oblong swimming pool with King's white marble tomb jutting out on a pedestal, makes the tomb seem to be floating on the pool. It is a strange place: part reflecting pool, part gravesite. Beside the shrine is the famous Ebenezer Baptist Church, founded by King's maternal grandfather. When he died King's father became the preacher, and Martin Junior co-preached with Martin Senior before moving on to his own parish in Montgomery. This church is also the site where King's mother was shot and killed in 1974 while playing the organ during a Sunday service. More info on: www.postcardsfrom.com

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