Leave Your Legacy at the Lorraine
Through the Commemorative Brick Program, you can permanently inscribe your name, honor a loved one, recognize a mentor, celebrate a family legacy, or share a message of hope that future generations will encounter for years to come.
The courtyard of the Lorraine Motel is sacred ground — a place where visitors from around the world come to reflect, learn, and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Every brick placed here becomes part of the Museum’s continuing story.
Imagine a young visitor walking through the courtyard decades from now. They pause to read your inscription. Perhaps it honors a parent, teacher, pastor, friend, or loved one. Perhaps it carries words of encouragement, justice, or compassion. In that quiet moment, your message becomes part of their journey — a reminder that ordinary people can leave an extraordinary impact on the world.
Your commemorative brick is more than a tribute. It is a lasting investment in preserving the history, education, and ongoing work of the Museum for generations to come.
8″ × 8″ Engraved Brick: $500
A commemorative brick installed in the courtyard of the Lorraine Motel featuring:
Up to four (4) lines of inscription
Up to 20 characters per line
4″ × 8″ Engraved Brick: $200
A commemorative brick installed in the courtyard of the Lorraine Motel featuring:
Up to two (2) lines of inscription
Up to 20 characters per line
Want to Locate a Purchased Brick?
See our online map to locate a brick you’ve purchased in the museum courtyard. Search by full name or the person to whom the brick is in remembrance.