King Day 2026
King Day 2026 Schedule
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (ticketing ends at 4:00 p.m.)
FREE ADMISSION
Time
Event
Location
10:30 AM
Carlton Reese Choir Performance
Woolfolk Gallery
11:30 AM
Roundtable Discussion: King’s Legacy in Birmingham
Moderated by Barry McNealy
Woolfolk Gallery
12:30 PM
1:30 PM
2:30 PM
Genealogy Workshops
(Registration for these events are now full!)
Birmingham FamilySearch Center & Lynn Schlick, former President of Alabama Genealogical Society
Resource Gallery
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Children’s Painting Workshop
With Studio 2500
(Registration is now full!)
Commons
3:30pm
Classified Alias Music Performance
Woolfolk Gallery
Genealogy Workshops
[Registration FULL]
Explore your family history through genealogy workshops offered throughout the day at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Each session focuses on a different aspect of genealogical research—from getting started and using modern tools to preserving your personal history.
Space is limited for each workshop, and registration is required. You’re welcome to register for one or more sessions, depending on your interest and availability.
Children’s Painting Workshop
[Registration is Full]
Commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through a guided paint session hosted by renowned local artist Willie Williams, Jr. of Studio 2500. Pre-drawn canvas & paint will be provided.
Suitable for ages 5 and up.
Volunteer with Us
Be part of making King Day meaningful for thousands of visitors at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Volunteers help create a welcoming, well-organized experience by supporting event setup, activities, and breakdown throughout the day. Individuals and groups are welcome.
Minimum service: 2 hours | Morning & afternoon shifts available
Sign up below by choosing one of the volunteer categories that best fits your interests.
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