

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Commemoration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am – Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Commemoration
Monday, 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tacoma/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-day-commemoration/200029477493900
- **Event Categories**: martin-luther-king-day, koningsdag, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 18

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.washingtonhistory.org/event/martin-luther-king-day/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=tacoma-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Tacoma
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA, United States, Washington 98402
- **lat**: 47.24438
- **long**: -122.43583
- **full address**: 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA, United States, Washington 98402

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Washington State History Museum (https://allevents.in/org/washington-state-history-museum/26001796)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA, United States, Washington 98402
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Washington State History Museum
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** martin-luther-king-day, koningsdag, nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Commemoration ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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