Atlanta’s King Historic Site To Reopen With Help From Delta

The Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Site, which includes King’s birthplace, grave and his most famous speaking location, the pulpit of Ebenezer Baptist Church, draws visitors from around the world.

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A national landmark honoring slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. is closed due to the partial government shutdown, but will reopen in time for the King holiday with some corporate help.

Delta Air Lines announced Friday that the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta will reopen Saturday, in time for Monday’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Delta says it’s giving an $83,500 grant to help the site reopen and remain so through Feb. 3, when Super Bowl 53 takes place in Atlanta.