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MLK Celebration

29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy of Social & Environmental Justice

Monday, January 20 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

  Yale Peabody Museum , 170 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT
  O.C. Marsh Lecture Hall , Yale Science Building; 260 Whitney Avenue
  New Haven Museum , 114 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT

  • Festival / Family Day
  • Open to Public

Join the Yale Peabody Museum, CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, and the New Haven Museum for the 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy of Social and Environmental Justice with a full day of free events open to all. Generously sponsored by Citizens. Special thanks to Koffee Katering for fueling the staff and volunteers that make this event possible.

For over two decades, the Yale Peabody Museum has worked alongside organizations across the greater New Haven community to commemorate Dr. King’s legacy.  This year, we are thrilled to host a lineup of planned events and activities for the whole family, including poetry, musical and choral performances, kid-friendly crafts, food trucks and more.

Additionally, the Peabody is planning a series of events this February, in recognition of Black History Month, including Spanish language workshops, New Haven Public School field trips connected to Black History in Science, performances, and panel discussions. More information coming soon!

2025 Program List

Monday, January 20

10 AM – 4 PM
Yale Peabody Museum open to public

10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Social and environmental justice activity area for kids and families
Lower level

11 AM
Sons of Allen Men’s Choir
Central Gallery

3 PM
Musician Michael Mills
Central Gallery

11:30 AM
Community Poetry Open Mic
OC Marsh Lecture Hall

1 – 3 PM
Z Experience Invitational Poetry Slam, hosted by Croilot
OC Marsh Lecture Hall

11:30 AM – 3 PM
Contribute to a colorful community mobile, with NHM Educator Rohanna Delossantos

Coloring and reading activities
Book Nook

12 PM
Fables, Anecdotes and Stories about Dr. King, with Storyteller Joy Donaldson

1 PM
Children's book reading by Author Flavia Albert

2 PM
Children's Music Workshop with Shades of Yale

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Event Location

Yale Peabody Museum

170 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT

O.C. Marsh Lecture Hall

Yale Science Building; 260 Whitney Avenue

New Haven Museum

114 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT

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