King Legacy Celebration
January 19, 2026 @ 8:30 am – 9:45 am
Freedom Center
$50 non-members; $40 members
Attend the King Legacy Celebration on January 19 at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center will honor the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with the 21st annual King Legacy Celebration on Monday, January 19, 2026. For over two decades, the King Legacy Celebration has brought together civic leaders, business professionals, activists and community members for an inspirational program that connects Dr. King’s enduring message — that freedom is a universal and fundamental human right — to actions that everyday citizens can take today.
Keynote Speaker & Performances
Kahlil Greene
This year, the Freedom Center is proud to welcome the Gen Z Historian Kahlil Greene to the stage as keynote speaker. A Peabody Awards Winner and TIME100 Creator, Greene is now a widely recognized digital educator and journalist who shares insights on history & culture across multiple platforms to inform and inspire young audiences.
Fisk Jubilee Singers
In addition to an invigorating talk from Greene, attendees will be wowed by a performance from the Fisk Jubilee Singers®, the Grammy-Award winning world-renowned ensemble group comprised of students from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. Their visit coincides with the opening of the Freedom Center’s new special exhibit, Jubilation! Ambassadors on a Sacred Journey, which explores the founding and early history of the group that introduced African American spirituals to the world.
Tickets to the King Legacy Celebration
Tickets to the King Legacy Celebration are $50 for non-members and $40 for members. Doors open at 7:30 for networking and continental breakfast.
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Venue Details
Parking
The main museum entrance is on the first floor, facing the riverfront on East Freedom Way. An accessible public garage is adjacent to the museum, and limited, metered street parking is available nearby. Use Cincy EZ Park as appropriate. Arrive using Cincinnati METRO.
Accessibility
Visitors can access each floor of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center via elevator. Accessible restrooms are available on the first, third, and fourth floors of the museum. Wheelchairs and Electronic Convenience Vehicles (ECVs) can be rented from the front desk on a first-come, first-served basis. If you need accommodations or have any questions about accessibility resources, please get in touch with the Freedom Center in advance at [email protected].
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