MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
*The event has already taken place on this date: Mon, 01/19/2015
Children’s Museum of Houston celebrates the power of dreams through MLK-inspired peace rally and special activities
Gardere oratory competition winner to recite speech Monday, January 19 at noon.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamed for us to live in a world where we would “not be judged by the color of [our] skin, but by the content of [our] character.” Take a trip to the Children’s Museum of Houston to honor civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr., and his acclaimed “I Have a Dream Speech” which rocked the nation during the Civil Rights Movement in 1963. Join our special performers in the auditorium and don’t forget about your own dreams!
SPECIAL EVENTS:
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Spirit of Sankofa Chorale: Will sing African American spirituals.
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Caryakid Award:Honor Houston leader and model for Dr. King's beliefs Dr. Edith Irby Jones.
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Gardere Oratory Speech Recital: Listen to the uplifting words of this year’s winner.
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Peace Rally Led by Kid’s Committee: March down Kid’s Hall in celebration of our civil rights.
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“I Have a Dream Speech” Rendition: Listen to the speech that changed history.
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Young Harmonies of Houston: Get moving to the inspirational sounds of this choir.
ON-GOING ACTIVITIES:
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Dream Machine: Animate characters from your imagination at Inventors’ Workshop.
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Dream Clouds: Display big dreams for the world in our Dream Wall at Junktion.
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What is Peace?: Make a world symbol of peace at Junktion.
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The Star Promise: Take a pledge to be fair and kind to others with a promise at Junktion.
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To The Stars: Mae Jeminson was the first African-American woman to travel to space. Take your imagination to the stars and beyond with your own straw rocket at Science Station.
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Cells! Small, But Mighty!: Marie Maynard Daly was the first African-American woman to be awarded a PhD. in chemistry. Inspire your individuality making a cell at Science Station.
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Our Wondrous Eyes: Patricia Bath invented the Laserphaco Probe to help treat cataracts. Treat your eyes to the wonders of 3D images at Science Station.
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I Have a Dream by Martin Luther King, Jr.: Get inspired as we read Dr. King’s motivational message of freedom, equality, and peace at the Parent Resource Library.
Peace Rally to begin at NOON.
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Organization:
Children's Museum HoustonLocation:
1500 Binz
Houston, TX, 77004United States
See map: Google Maps
Phone:
713-522-1138Contact name:
Erika Yanez
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
01/19/2015
Time:
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Price:
Special MLK Day admission: $5 per person. Children under one and Museum Members receive free admission.
Ages
Adults & kids togetherWeb Service