Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration

Members of the community are invited to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with Bridgewater College during its annual Martin Luther King Day celebration, “Celebrating the Dream, Continuing the Journey.” 

All events are free and open to the public.

2025 Schedule of Events

AT A GLANCE: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Community March

in collaboration with the town of Bridgewater
Monday, Jan. 20

10:45 a.m. | Gather at Oakdale Park
134 Mount Crawford Avenue, Bridgewater

11 a.m. | Remarks by Town and College Representatives
March from Oakdale Park to Bridgewater College at the conclusion of remarks.

Following the March | Reception
Boitnott Room, Rebecca Hall

Rise Against Hunger Food Packing

Monday, Jan. 20
1-3 p.m. | Funkhouser Center

The Butler Movie Screening

Monday, Jan. 20
8 p.m. | Cole Hall

Endowed Lecture: Wil Haygood

Tuesday, Jan. 21
7:30 p.m. | Cole Hall
Wil Haygood will present an endowed lecture at Bridgewater College on Tuesday, Jan. 21. A book signing will follow the lecture. Haygood will deliver the keynote address, “Healing America: From Tigerland to Today,” for BC’s annual celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

More information on additional events to come.