LVHM

A slide-lecture, “March to Freedom: The Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.,” and a birthday party will be held Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, at 1 p.m. Jan. 16, Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum 432 W. Walnut St., Allentown.

“This is a program for all people,” said Joseph Garrera, Executive Director of the Museum. Garrera. “We’ve placed Dr. King at the pinnacle because, despite facing challenges and crippling discrimination, King remained focused on nonviolence. He is a hero to America and free people everywhere around the world.”

The program will use historical images and accounts to explore King’s inspirational rise to historical prominence.

The Museum’s galleries, closed on Mondays, will be open 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Jan. 16. The Research Library will remain closed.

Information: lehighvalleyheritagemuseum.org, 610-435-1074