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PHOTOS: Childhood home of Martin Luther King Jr. reopens after renovations
The restored home will be open to the public once again beginning July 4 following a three-year restoration project.
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s family, including Martin Luther King III (second from right) and Bernice King (second from left), along with their cousin Dr. Angela Farris Watkins (center), applauds after the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the restored childhood home of Martin Luther King Jr. on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The house, which has been under renovation since November 2023, will reopen to visitors as July 4 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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