Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta, Georgia offers families a powerful opportunity to walk in the footsteps of America's most influential civil rights leader. This historic site includes Dr. King's birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church where he preached, and his tomb, creating an immersive experience that brings history to life for children and adults alike.
Junior Ranger Program at Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
The Junior Ranger program at MLK National Historical Park engages kids through interactive booklets and activities that explore Dr. King's life, the civil rights movement, and concepts of equality and justice. Children complete age-appropriate activities while touring the historic sites, then take an oath and receive their official Junior Ranger badge from park rangers.
- Visit Dr. King's actual birth home with guided ranger tours
- Explore the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church where MLK preached
- Walk through the peaceful Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
Planning Your Visit
Van Life Tip: Street parking can be challenging in this urban location, so arrive early or consider parking at the King Center visitor parking area and walking to the National Park Service sites.
Plan Your Stay
Save on park entry with the America the Beautiful Pass — $80 for unlimited access to all 400+ National Park sites for a full year.
Where to Stay
Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Nearby Parks to Earn More Badges
See all Junior Ranger badges
Track your family's progress across every National Park Service site
View Badge Tracker