Welcome

Thank you for your interest in the Washington, DC Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial.

The Washington, DC Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial is being built to honor Dr. King's contributions to world peace through non-violent social change. The vision of the Memorial captures the essence of his message, a message in which he so eloquently affirms the commanding tenants of the American Dream - Freedom, Democracy and Opportunity for All. Your support puts us one step closer to making this dream a reality.

History

On September 28, 1996 the U.S. House of Representatives passed Joint Resolution 70 authorizing Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. to establish a memorial in Washington, DC to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Senate followed by passing Joint Resolution 426 on October 3, 1996, and on July 16, 1998, President Clinton signed a Joint Congressional Resolution authorizing the building of a memorial.

Design

The Memorial is an engaging landscape experience which utilizes natural elements to powerfully convey four fundamental and recurring themes of Dr. King's life: democracy, justice, hope, and love. The entire Memorial invokes the memory and spiritual presence of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  [ Click here to take a Virtual Tour of the Memorial ]

Fundraising

The goal in building Dr. King's National Memorial is not only to remember and honor Dr. King's legacy but more importantly, to carry on Dr. King's work. The estimated cost to build and  maintain the Memorial is $100 million. Of that amount, $93 million has been raised to-date but we have not reached our goal. Dr. King's Memorial cannot be built without the help of friends like you. Help us "Build the Dream" by making a donation today. All contributions large or small are greatly appreciated. You can also help by spreading the word about the Memorial to your friends, family and neighbors. Join in this journey and be part of history. Dr. King's dream cannot be reached if we let his memory die and his Memorial cannot be built without your help!