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The MLK in CT Memorial

Watch the unveiling from January 18, 2021 below
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Martin Luther King Jr. in Connecticut Memorial Design

      This memorial includes a series of five glass panels that each discuss different aspects of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life. In order the panels represent King’s family history, his journey to Simsbury his time in Simsbury, the impact it had on his life, his departure and return to the segregated South with the final panel describing MLK’s life and the subsequent legacy.
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On the panels, the etched text appears to float unsupported on glass, which was chosen to reflect the idea that his words are not meant to be bound by walls, but to be understood and reflected upon by all people. The south-facing entry and north-facing exit markers of the memorial convey Dr. King’s journey from the South to North and are made of brownstone, a stone native to Connecticut and many historical buildings in Simsbury. There will also be a bench made of Georgia granite, where MLK is from. The memorial is located in the center of town, on the grounds of Simsbury Free Library.​
This memorial is not just a monument but rather a place where people can sit, reflect, and learn about Dr. King. It serves to educate people about the struggle that MLK dedicated his life to then, and continues today, to obtain equal rights. People should come to this memorial and be inspired to realize the impact that they can have on the world,  especially students. King was a young student when he worked in Simsbury and was heavily impacted by the integrated community. Martin Luther King Jr. changed the whole world with his movement against racism.
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  • Home
  • About Dr. King
  • The Memorial
  • Documentary
  • Donate
  • Find Us Online
  • MLK in CT Sponsors
  • Gallery
  • Press
    • Assignment America
    • NPR
    • Associated Press
    • NBC Connecticut >
      • MLK in CT Memorial to Be Unveiled Monday
    • Hartford Courant >
      • Simsbury Free Library Presented with Student-Created MLK Memorial
      • CT Events Planned to Commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
      • "MLK Day Events..."
      • "Simsbury Group..."
    • Simsbury News >
      • "Students document..."
      • "Group hoping..."
    • Simsbury Patch >
      • MLK Memorial To Be Unveiled At Simsbury Free Library On Jan. 18
      • "Simsbury Students..."
      • "Martin Luther King..."
      • "Students..."
      • "Inspiration..."
      • "Graduation Address..."
      • "Group Hopes..."
    • Simsbury LIFE
    • Journal Inquirer
    • Connecticut Today
    • Connecticut Network
    • Connecticut Magazine
    • Farmington Valley Times
    • Fairfield & Westchester County Business Journals
    • WNPR >
      • After 10 Years In The Works, High School Students Unveil MLK Memorial In Simsbury
    • NewsBreak
    • WTNH >
      • High schoolers in Simsbury honor life of Dr. Martin Luther King with permanent memorial at library
    • CT Insider
    • Stamford Advocate
    • CT Magazine
    • WFSB
    • MTIC-AM At Home CT