An amazing experience. I'd visited once about 10 y...

An amazing experience. I'd visited once about 10 years ago when they were closed, but you could still visit the reflecting pond. This time I got the whole experience and it was fantastic. If you haven't been, you need to go. There are 3 parts/blocks to the whole park, make sure you get to each.
The first part is about the civil rights movement, marches, sit-ins and so on. It also contains a section on Jimmy Carter and his work for civil rights.
The second is the reflecting pool Corretta and Dr. King are laid to rest. There is a (not so) eternal flame, gift shop and small museum as well.
The third block is the Ebenezer Baptist Church where Dr. King attended. It's been fully restored and is breathtaking. Standing where he stood gives you goosebumps. They also have a young man who has the intonation and cadence of Dr. King down pat and he delivers part of the "I Have a Dream" speech...it gave me chills.
All three sections have some sort of visual/movie happening on a rotating basis and tons of information about Dr. King and other civil rights leaders. It's an amazing place for a historical visit or just to connect and reflect.