Lorraine Motel Room 306 preservation and sensitivity

The Lorraine Motel, at 450 Mulberry St, is preserved as part of the National Civil Rights Museum and includes the exterior and balcony area of Room 306 where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. The site's national significance means references to the Lorraine appear in Memphis conversation, and any joking or humorous references are commonly recognized as sensitive and sometimes debated within the community. The museum maintains the historic context while interpreting the broader civil-rights movement.