“MLK Celebration: 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy of Social & Environmental Justice” (Yale Peabody Museum)

Event time: 
Thursday, January 16, 2025 - 4:00pm
Location: 
Multiple locations See map
Event description: 
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.
 
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
Yale Peabody Museum
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
 
Yale Science Building
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
 
New Haven Museum
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
Admission: 
Free