About

The City of Cincinnati is proud to create a public outdoor memorial honoring civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This meaningful tribute will be located at the northeast corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive East and Reading Road, in the heart of Uptown’s Avondale neighborhood.

Engagement

We’re excited to invite you to be part of this historic project! Join us for a variety of community engagement sessions to stay informed, share your input, and learn how you can take part in shaping the memorial’s final design. Both in-person and online opportunities will be available. Be sure to visit this site regularly for project updates and to register for upcoming events.

Upcoming Meetings and Opportunities

The City of Cincinnati and the artist team at Re:Site invite you to help shape the final design of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Project by sharing your treasured photos and memorabilia. Spread the word and start gathering your items!

Community members can contribute through both digital and in-person opportunities. Stay tuned for details on the City's upcoming Photo Scanning Day—a special event where you can bring your photos and memorabilia to be scanned while connecting with others in the community.

We want everyone to have the chance to participate. If you encounter any issues submitting your photos, please reach out to us at engage@Cincinnati-oh.gov

Thank you for your support as we come together to honor Dr. King’s legacy.

To submit photos digitally, please click the button below. 

Dr. MLK Jr. Memorial Project Photo Submission Form

Previous Meetings 

On Wednesday, January 29th, at 5:30 PM (via Zoom) participants gathered to meet the talented artist team leading this project. During this one-hour session we:

• Got to know the artist team behind the vision. 

• Learned about the project’s purpose and design goals. 

• Discovered ways the community can contribute to shaping the final design. 

To watch the recording of this event, please click the link: Dr. MLK Jr. Memorial Project .mp4