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People/Characters Martin Luther King, Jr.
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The life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the nation’s “drum major for justice,” will be celebrated during the annual national holiday on Monday, Jan. 18, in a very different way in the Metro Richmond area this year.
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, most events will be held virtually and broadcast on television, social media or Zoom.
The City of Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities and Mayor Levar M. Stoney are hosting
“MLK Day: A Day On, Not a Day Off,” a virtual commemoration ceremony 9 a.m. Jan. 18 in conjunction with the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia.
Dr. Monroe Harris, board chair of the museum, will talk about the impact of Dr. King during a stroll through the museum.
The event will be streamed on the City of Richmond’s Facebook page at
Additionally, people can sign up for in-person, limited-capacity volunteer projects around the city at
Following is a list of events commemorating Dr. King’s life and legacy:
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Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Lemon Ave.
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Hours
After School Program: Monday- Friday, 3 pm - 6 pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Summer Fun Days: Monday - Friday, 12 pm - 5 pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Park Picnic and Open Space Area Rules
Please observe the following rules and regulations for the use of Long Beach park picnic and open space areas at
History
The acre park was dedicated June 13, , as 19th Street Playground. Following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the name of the park was changed in his honor.
The first expansion of the park occurred in from acres to acres and included a ball field, game courts, tennis court and community recreation center. The Central Facility Center was added to the park in the late s which includes Heath and Human Services Department programs and offices for the 6th District City Council personal.
The park was expanded igen by 3 acres to acres in about with funding from federal Land a