INDIANAPOLIS — In honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s service to communities, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is celebrating community and Dr. King’s birthday through music and story as part of a daylong celebration on Monday, Jan. 16. Guests are invited to enjoy free admission and special programs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, located at 450 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis. In addition, guests are encouraged to continue the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by supporting local community organizations like Charity Cares Clothing Closet. If you would like to donate to Charity Cares Clothing Closet, please bring brand-new socks or underwear of all kids sizes or a cash donation.
Other sites will also offer free admission to celebrate the day. The Eiteljorg will be open from 10-5 (500 W. Washington St.), the Indiana State Museum will be open from 10-5 (650 W. Washington St.), The Children’s Museum will be open from 10-5 (3000 N. Meridian St.), and the Kurt Vonnegut Museum will be open 10-6 (Indiana Ave.).
You may also want to visit the Kennedy-King Park Landmark for Peace at 601 E. 17th St. that commemorates Robert Kennedy’s speech on April 4, 1968 after King’s assassination.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday. All Indianapolis Public Library branches will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16 except the InfoZone which will be open from 10-6. Trash collection will not be on Monday, but will operate on a sliding schedule for the week. All city offices will be closed, as will the post office.