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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Open House

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Free

Family-friendly Event to Celebrate the Legacy of MLK Jr.

This event will go on despite the cold weather! We look forward to seeing everyone to celebrate Dr. King’s life and legacy while staying warm inside the Museum!

Monday, January 20th
10am–3pm

Join us for a special celebration of Dr. King’s life and legacy, presented in partnership with the Westmoreland Diversity Coalition.

SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES

  • Unity Candle Lighting Ceremony (10:30–11am)
    • Join us for a candle-lighting ceremony honoring Dr. King’s profound civil rights journey and his unwavering dedication to education, the arts, community engagement, and fellowship.
  • Children’s Storytime (11am–2pm)
    • Discover the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through storytelling for all ages presented by Students from SPSEA of the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg.
  • Live Music Performance (11:30am–12pm)
    • Enjoy a live vocal performance by Afro-Latina soprano Dr. Zuly Inirio. (The same performance will be repeated at 1:30pm)
  • Dance Performance (12:30–1pm)
    • Enjoy a live dance performance by the Balafon West African Dance Ensemble. (The same performance will be repeated at 2:30pm)
  • Live Music Performance (1:30–2pm)
    • Enjoy a live vocal performance by Afro-Latina soprano Dr. Zuly Inirio. (This performance repeats the 11:30am set)
  • Dance Performance (2:30–3pm)
    • Enjoy a live dance performance by the Balafon West African Dance Ensemble. (This performance repeats the 12:30pm set)
  • Unity Mural Project (ongoing)
    • Join Greensburg artist Pamela Cooper in creating a vibrant community mural celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of unity and equality.
  • Community Partner Tables (ongoing) 
    • Connect with local organizations making a positive impact
  • Art & Activities for All Ages (ongoing)
    • Get creative with art activities inspired by Dr. King’s message of hope and kindness, featuring writing prompts, word searches, coloring pages, and more!
  • Food Vendors (ongoing)
    • Enjoy delish options from a selection of food vendors.
  • Reflections on Unity (ongoing)
    • The YWCA presents Reflections on Unity as part of the National Day of Healing. Join The Westmoreland and the YWCA in sharing your thoughts on what unity means to you.

FREE
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Details

Date
January 20
Time
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost
Free
Event Categories
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Organizer

The Westmoreland Museum of American Art

Venue

The Westmoreland
221 N. Main Street
Greensburg, PA 15601

724.837.1500

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