Monday, January 20, 12noon-4pm, Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave.

The King Arts Complex and Seeds of Caring in partnership with the Ohio History Connection presents the annual Martin Luther King Day Open House on the observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Join us as we explore the impact of the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King.

This annual community event is an excellent opportunity for children, families, and friends to enjoy musical and live theatrical performances. This event is a unique opportunity for visitors of all ages to learn about the civil rights movement, participate in art activities, tour the Ohio History Center, and meet new service-minded friends.

Seeds of Caring activities:

(1.) Breakfast Kits: Children will decorate a bag with positive messages, then fill it with breakfast items that will be donated to Feed the Kids Columbus. Feed the Kids Columbus will be on-site with an information booth.

(2.) Dream Catchers: Children will reflect on their dream for our world and make a dream catcher as a reminder that they too can make a difference in our world. They will take the dream catchers home with them.

(3.) “Use Your Voice” Posters: Children will reflect on issues that are important to them, then use the power of their voices to spread justice by creating a poster. They will take the posters home with them.

(4.) Suncatchers for Seniors: Children will make a suncatcher that will be donated to seniors at National Church Residences to help brighten their day.

(5.) Cleaning Kits: Children will decorate a cheer card and assemble a cleaning kit that will be donated to local nonprofit organizations and given to people who had recently moved into a new space. They will be donated to the Community Housing Network, Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS), Home for Families, Huckleberry House, and the YWCA.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by Ohio History Connection and Seeds of Caring Columbus.