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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day CommemorationMonday, January 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Washington State History Museum
FREE
Theater performances at the History Museum will bring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy to life. Tacoma Arts Live presents "11 Days in the Life of Dr. King."
Created by Lucas Smiraldo and co-written with Antonio Edwards & Zeek Green, 11 Days tells the story of Dr. King’s life and legacy through 11 vignettes that include music, dance, shadow play, and historic images.
This program emphasizes King’s connection with communities, how he challenged and transformed our nation, and his message of respecting the dignity and rights of all. Ultimately, the show encourages audiences to carry on Dr. King’s mission and legacy every day.
Performances of 11 Days in the Life of Dr. King in the Washington State History Museum Auditorium at 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM.
Admission to the Washington State History Museum is free for the day.
The Washington State Historical Society is generously supported by ArtsFund, Columbia Bank, Humanities Washington, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, the Pendleton and Elisabeth Carey Miller Charitable Foundation, the Port of Tacoma, and our members.
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1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA, United States, Washington 98402
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