The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will once again pay tribute to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr with a special presentation to honor the iconic civil rights leader.
Actor Reggie Guyton will recite Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech on January 20, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the museum’s plaza.
King originally delivered the speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963 during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in Washington, D.C. He praised Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation as “a great beacon of hope” but said African Americans were still chained by segregation and discrimination.
This presentation is included in your regular museum admission.
Martin Luther King Jr Day is considered a Day of Service, please consider rolling up your sleeve to give the gift of life and join us at the ALPLM Community Drive between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The ImpactLife Blood Mobile will be parked in front of the museum entrance at 212 North Sixth Street.
It costs you nothing but gives so much: the act of donating blood requires minimal time and effort, yet the impact it has on others is immeasurable.
By donating, you can directly contribute to the well-being of your community and be a part of a life-saving network.
ImpactLife is the sole supplier of blood to Springfield Memorial Hospital, HSHS St. John’s Hospital, and other local hospitals. Donating blood at this drive is a great way to give back to our community!
It’s easy to schedule a donation appointment by clicking HERE