28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy of Social & Environmental Justice: Family Story Telling and Dance

Event time: 
Sunday, January 14, 2024 - 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Location: 
New Haven Museum See map
114 Whitney Avenue
New Haven, CT 06510
Event description: 

The New Haven Museum and the Peabody are teaming up for an afternoon of inspiring family programs celebrating Dr. King’s life and legacy. Storytellers Joy Donaldson, Waltrina Kirkland, and Clifton Graves will share stirring fables, anecdotes, and stories that honor King’s work and testify to his impact on the justice movement. Ms. Hanan’s Dance and Beyond will present an interactive performance of cultural dance and drumming from the African diaspora and you’ll discover kid-friendly activities throughout the Museum offered by our program partners, including the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP).

Space is limited. Free registration is strongly recommended. Live ASL interpretation is available upon request on or before January 7th. Free parking is available in Yale Lot 22 at 260 Whitney Avenue

Admission: 
Free but register in advance
Open to: 
General Public