Atlanta's Sweet Auburn Historic District is a historically African American neighborhood that dates back to the early 20th century. The area encompasses a 1.5 mile stretch along Auburn Avenue east of downtown. Sweet Auburn became a black commercial area as well as a social and cultural hub for the black community. The district was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976.
There are several historic sites to visit in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood. The most notable ones are associated with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the civil rights movement. Those are the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site, the King Center, and Ebenezer Baptist Church. The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site, located on Auburn Avenue, commemorates the life of King and his role in the civil rights movement. The Visitor Center has two permanent exhibits, "Courage to Lead" and "Children of Courage," which tells the story of children of the civil rights movement. The Visitor Center also hosts special exhibits. The historic site contains King's birth home, built in 1895 and owned by King's maternal grandparents. Groups of 15 people at a time may tour the home with park rangers. Visitors should sign up early in the day, as the tours fill up quickly. The sign up for tours is at Freedom Hall in the King Center.
The Martin Luther King Center for Nonviolent Social Change was established by King's widow, Coretta Scott King. The center preserves Dr. King's legacy and promotes social change in the world through peaceful conflict resolution. Visitors may view the exhibits in Freedom Hall, enjoy the World Peace Rose Garden, and see the tomb of Dr. and Mrs. King. The center also houses the King Library and Archives, which contains Dr. King's papers as well as records of civil rights organizations. The King Historic Site and the King Center are open daily from 9am-5pm (9am-6pm in summer). Admission and parking are free.
The Ebenezer Baptist Church is located at 407 Auburn Avenue. The church was founded in 1886, and the Heritage Sanctuary was completed in 1922. Dr. King, his father, and his maternal grandfather all preached from this pulpit. Dr. King preached here from 1960-68.
There are several other historic buildings in the Sweet Auburn Historic District. Big Bethel AME Church, at 220 Auburn Avenue, is the oldest predominately African American church in metro Atlanta. The Atlanta Life Insurance Company Building, at 142-48 Auburn Avenue, was the original home of the second largest black insurance company in the country. Visitors may also want to visit the APEX Museum at 135 Auburn Avenue. The African American Panoramic Experience (APEX) showcases contributions of African Americans to the U.S. and the world. The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-5pm. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for students and seniors.
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