Dexter Parsonage Museum - Dr. Martin Luther King Home

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What is the Dexter Parsonage Museum?
- The house that holds the Dexter Parsonage Museum is a nine-room clapboard home built in 1912. It served as the home for 12 Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church pastors from 1920 to 1992, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his family.
When did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. live in the parsonage?
- Dr. King and his family lived in the Dexter Parsonage from 1954 to 1960.
How has the house been preserved?
- The house has been renovated to appear as it did when Dr. King and his family lived there. It includes living and dining room furniture, bedroom, and study furniture used by Dr. King.
What additional features does the museum include?
- The museum also has an Interpretive Center and the outdoor King-Johns Garden for Reflection.
What can visitors see at the Interpretive Center?
- The Interpretive Center features a permanent exhibit that includes:
  - Photographs of all 12 pastors who lived in the Dexter Parsonage.
  - The Wall of Pastoral Wisdom with inspiring quotes from various pastors.
  - Previously unpublished photographs of Dr. Martin Luther King, Montgomery ministers involved in the bus boycott, and much more.
Where is the Dexter Parsonage Museum located?
- 309 S Jackson St, Montgomery, AL 36104, 334-261-3270

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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