MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The National Civil Rights Museum prepared for thousands to tour the museum and participate in several activities on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The cold temperatures didn’t discourage Pat Winninger and his friend.
They were the first in line at the Civil Rights Museum on MLK Day. They were in town from Chicago visiting the historic site for the first time.
Even young children learned about King. Eric Porter made sure his 9-year-old son got a valuable history lesson at the museum.
“I wanted to teach him about history so that when he becomes a man and have children so that whatever I teach him, he could pass on to his children,” he said.
Lines were expected to be about 30 minutes, or even longer, to get inside the museum.
Visitors were also required to go through security checkpoints.
“We have fenced off the parameter so that we can enhance security measures. There’s bag checks and there is screenings but they’re quick; people are flowing through very quickly,” said Faith Morris with NCRM.
The museum and activities attract about 8,000 people every year on MLK Day.
