The 2026 MLK Commemoration will take place at Sheffield-Sterling-Strathcona Hall (SSS), Room 114.
Address:
1 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511
From North or South on I-95
At New Haven, take I-91 North towards Hartford/Springfield (from the South this will be a left-lane exit). From I-91 take Exit 3, Trumbull Street. At the end of the exit, go straight onto Trumbull Street. Follow Trumbull Street to Prospect Street and turn left. Continue straight on Prospect Street to Grove Street. Sheffield-Sterling-Strathcona Hall (SSS) will be on the corner to your left, just before the traffic light.
From the North on I-91
At New Haven, take exit for Trumbull Street. At the end of the exit go straight. Follow Trumbull Street to Prospect Street and turn left. Continue straight on Prospect Street to Grove Street. Sheffield-Sterling-Strathcona Hall (SSS) will be on the corner to your left, just before the traffic light.
From Merritt/Wilbur Cross Parkway
Take Exit 61 Whitney Avenue. At the end of the exit turn south on Whitney Avenue towards New Haven. Continue as Whitney Avenue becomes Temple Street, then turn right onto Grove Street. Follow Grove Street to Prospect Street. Sheffield-Sterling-Strathcona Hall (SSS) will be on the corner to your right, just before the traffic light.
Street Parking:
Street parking is available on campus. No time limit metered parking starts after 5:00p.m. Parking meters run until 9:00 p.m.
Parking Lots:
Please visit Park New Haven for locations and rates.
By Train:
Amtrak and Metro-North offer commuter lines service to New Haven. Upon arrival at Union Station in New Haven, take a cab to 1 Prospect Street. You can also take the CT Transit.
Sheffield-Sterling-Strathcona Hall
Bag Check:
Bags 12” x 12” or larger in size are not recommended.
Accessibility:
Restrooms:
Restrooms are located on the main and lower level of SSS, which can be accessed by staircases.
Lost and found:
If you believe you have lost something during the event, please contact the Yale Security Department at 203 785-5555.
Email us at mlk@yale.edu if you have any further questions.