Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

AT THE CENTER

Admission: Programs FREE with museum admission

In honor of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., the Center will join in the 18th annual Greater Philadelphia King Day of Service.

• 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: In the spirit of Dr. King, visitors can participate in a service project for the Women Against Abuse shelter by sewing quilts, baby blankets, and pillows.
• 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Enjoy interactive, educational programs throughout the day and make memorable crafts such as “I Have a Dream” mobiles.
• 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.: Join in a sing-along concert with award-winning duo Two of a Kind.
• 1 p.m.: Listen to local actors and students from local colleges reading Dr. King’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech aloud.
• 3 p.m.: A Unity Choir will perform, comprising voices from area congregations: from Philadelphia, Antioch Baptist Church, Morningstar Baptist Church, and Bethel Baptist Church; and from New Jersey, Congregation M’kor Shalom of Cherry Hill, Har Sinai Temple of Pennington, H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E., Inc. of Plainfield, and Kerygma  and First Baptist of Somerset. The ensemble will sing music that ranges from the most high-spirited gospel music to stimulating songs of freedom and uplifting Jewish folk music.
• Online: Students can watch "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Legacy of Service," a 15-minute video that is part of the Center’s popular Constitution Hall Pass webcast series. Educators and NCC staff members will be available to answer questions via live chat from Thursday, January 17 through Monday, January 21, 2013, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST (weekdays only) at constitutioncenter.org/hallpass.

IN THE CLASSROOM

Constitution Hall Pass

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Legacy of Service

Air Date: January 17 – 21, 2013

Live Chat: Weekdays January 17 – 21, 2013, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. saw himself as a servant of humanity, and he wanted his life to be remembered as a life of service to others. In this episode, we'll look at Dr. King’s legacy of service. We’ll explore how his use of nonviolence was not just a political tool, but a way to demonstrate service to others. Get ready to learn about some of the other activists who drew their inspiration from Dr. King. And we’ll even learn about ways that you can serve your community. Join us as we honor the memory of this great American by talking about service!

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Lesson Plans

• Breaking Barriers

Activities

• “I Have a Dream” Mobiles