UNDERGROUND RAILROAD QUILT PRESENTATION – Reverend Andy Mockridge - 9 AM ON SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2022

9:00 AM - Underground Railroad Quilt Presentation – Reverend Andy Mockridge - My Interest in the Underground Railroad and How this Quilt Block Sampler Came to Be   “It was an honor to be called by Arron Haynes in 2021 and asked if I would like to be a member of the Lafayette County Juneteenth Planning Committee. As soon as we got off the phone an idea popped into my head: I could make a quilt for the 2022 Juneteenth celebration. The design that kept surfacing in my mind was of a quilt block sampler containing many of the quilt blocks used in coded-quilts during the 1800’s. The purpose of these quilts and their embedded codes was to aid enslaved persons in their escape and flight to freedom via the Underground Railroad.           For me, this quilt block sampler represents an opportunity to educate people about: the ingenuity and courage of those who made the Underground Railroad possible and those who utilized it; the dangers and challenges of attempting to escape the bonds of slavery; and, how critical the Underground Railroad was to freeing thousands of enslaved people.”

A PANEL - LEST WE FORGET: THE VITAL ROLES OF BLACK SCHOOLS AND BLACK TEACHERS BEFORE SCHOOL INTEGRATION

The Vital Roles of Black Schools and Black Educators Before School Integration.   Reverend Everett Hannon, Jr , pastor of the Second Missionary Baptist Church and moderator, Reverend Alvin Dixon, pastor of the Second Baptist Church in Richmond, MO and panel. Panelists will share their experiences of being educated in schools for black children. Recognition of those who attended the schools in Higginsville, Lexington, Odessa,  and Mayview, MO and other towns. We want to always remember that these schools had a vital role in educating children. Panelists are Minnie Elmore, Milton Smith, James Watkins, Ewellen Elliott, Joyce Haynes, Mable Hawkins. Richard Williams, and Micheal Slaughter. You will hear them share their experiences. Their interest in the topic helped us to have two panels. Did you know about a black man who wanted children to learn to read and write and helped in an unusal way? Because of the law, they couldn't go to the school, so he held classes on a boat. The river was the property of the U.S. governement so he wasn't breaking the St. Louis, MO law which did not allow school for black children.

The members of the 2022 Juneteenth Celebration Committee. The committee members are from Higginsville, Lexington, Mayview, and Odessa, Missouri. The foundation has been hosting a Juneteenth Celebration since 2005. This year’s event will be held on Friday, June 17 thru June 19, 2022 in Lexington, MO at the P& H Center, 1111 Main Street. Picture Information Front Row Left to Right – Dale Felder, Fred Smith, Carol Hannon, James Watkins, Evelyn Trigg, Deborah May Second Row Left to right – Linda Smith, Arron Haynes, Everett Williams, Ron Miller, Sadie Miller, Sheila Lee, Not pictured – Rev. Everett Hannon, Beth Smith., Rev. Andy Mockridge, Rev. Nancy Lindsey, Rev. Mary Williams, Donna Howard, James Henry, Linda Foote & a host of volunteers.

Sesame Street: Let's Celebrate Juneteenth Song | Power of We Club

STUDENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT THE 2022 JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT THE 2022 JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

THE KC BOYS CHOIR AND THE KC GIRLS CHOIR TO PERFORM AT THE 2022 JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION!

The choirs will be a special highlight to the evening program on Friday, June 17, 2022 at 6 pm.  The program is free and will be at The Lex, 111 South 11th Street, Lexington, MO.  Everyone is welcome.

/Ah'Lee Robinson

Labeled as one of the oldest African American youth choral groups in the region, The Kansas City Boys Choir (KCBC) was formed in 1995 by visionary and legendary music artist, Ah'Lee Robinson.  His desire to teach musical education and artistic principles steeped in a tradition of excellence to area youth was the driving force to beginning the entity.   The choir began infusing classical choral music with traditional spirituals, Broadway show tunes, contemporary gospel music, hymns, folk songs, and other traditional forms that delighted all music lovers.

After seeing the success of the Kansas City Boys Choir, Ah’Lee developed the Kansas City Girls' Choir (KCGC) in 2006 to further expose urban youth to the diaspora of opportunities throughout the country.  KCGC would be a haven for young women to develop and hone skills that reached far beyond music.   Known for impeccable presentation and professionalism, both KCBC and KCGC have been honored to perform as far-reaching as Washington D.C., to the stage with greats such as Leslie Odom Jr. at the hallowed stages of the Kauffman Center of the Performing Arts. 

After retiring in June of 2021, Mr. Robinson appointed a new Executive Director to continue his work.  Mia Ramsey, a 40-year veteran musician, singer, and youth empowerment organizer became the first woman to hold the leadership role for the organization.  She has continued to build on the legacy and foundation set by Mr. Robinson by introducing new programs and opportunities to the choirs. 

           

Mia Ramsey

                    

In addition to the principal baseline of artistic expression, presentation, and communication, the choirs continue to evolve in basic areas of personal care, self-esteem, etiquette, and other areas of focus. 

The organization’s Music and Art Therapy program is a welcome addition to the many offerings of youth engagement.  Choristers are immersed and encouraged to participate in individual or group activities, led by licensed clinicians and facilitators.  Artistic consultants also lead projects that both teach and allow each participant to creatively identify specific practices that help manage daily internal and external struggles.  Choristers have access to music instruments for instruction or expression, creative songwriting (journaling to music), or other art forms that engage their intellect.

As we continue to water the seeds planted in 1995, our mission is to stay community-minded, culturally aware, and to make positive changes that echo throughout the world we live in.

UNDER OUR SKIN BOOK STUDY PANEL

The Higginsville Ministerial Fellowship members have been busy talking about race relations.  They provided a book study to the community titled, 

Under Our Skin:

Getting Real about Race. Getting Free from the Fears and Frustrations That Divide Us.

On June 17,2022 at 4 PM, Reverend Dale Felder, moderator, will guide a panel of leaders to discuss this topic.  The panelists moderated panel discussions from their congregations and the community.

Panelists are Father Tom Hawkins, Rev. Dr. Greg Fine, Dr. Bonita Givins, Rev. Andy Mockridge, and Rev. Wilbur Conway.

Everyone is welcome even if you haven't read the book, yet.  We would like all ages of people to come and listen and ask questions or give comments.

ARTIST IN REMEMBRANCE: THE LATE MARGAREIT JACKSON

 

Artist In Remembrance: 

The Late Margareit Millentree Jackson

Sponsored by the Lafayette County Juneteenth Foundation

2022 Lafayette County Juneteenth Celebration

I was recently asked how crafts have anything to do with Juneteenth. That was a great question. I always believed that it did because of seeing articles related to quilting, making instruments, etc. This question piqued my interest to explain that connection further. I found a book in my personal library. Author John Michael Vlach, known as “America's foremost scholar of African-American folklife,” has written on the topic. His book, By The Work Of Their Hands covers that subject. I started reading the copy and can't put it down.

African Americans have been credited for their influence in the area of the performing arts and athletics, etc. Earlier scholars for more than hundred years wrote that African-Americans were “the one group that had lost its entire indigenous culture.” This means that the enslaved African had no recognition of life from the African country. Vlach wrote that there are eight areas of material expression that were picked from the area of art and craft. These eight areas are basketry, musical instruments, ironwork, boatbuilding, pottery, textiles, wood carving, and grave decoration. He took each area and showed its “earliest known forms and then to followed subsequent developments chronologically.” He wrote that it is difficult to separate African-American artifacts from similar ones used and made by Whites. Vlach does not deny a European American influence in artifacts, but writes that we should seek to always find the African influences. He provided evidence of African influences in each of the eight art and craft areas.

I had the opportunity to spend a few hours with one very creative art and craft person, the late Margareit Millentree Jackson. She delightfully shared the various crafts that she made, gave away, and sold. She made dolls, angels, and did a lot of paper mache. She talked about growing up in poverty and encouraged young people to save their money. She said, at one point, looking at some of her items, “Everything is a bank!”  Margareit fondly shared about her closeness to the Ike Skelton family and that she worked for them even in Washington D.C when he was a U.S. House of Representative.

Margareit decided to display and sell her products at the 2006 Juneteenth Celebration hosted in Higginsville, MO.  She died on April 25, 2007.  She has many family members and friends that cherish her memory, especially her daughter, Doris Williams and son, Michael Jackson. Micheal shared some of the primary resources about his mother. Miss Margareit was the daughter of Lucy Olden and Richard Millentree and was born on February 17, 1923 in Lexington, MO. She was a long time leader in  her church, the Second Baptist Church in Lexington, MO.

                                       Our Event          

 You are highly encouraged to attend an activity that is hands on, meaning you get to try learning a new art and craft by some seasoned artisans. You will hear some hobbyists share what they are doing and display their work. Bring non-breakable items that you have made for “show and tell.” There will be some special items for you. We will also discuss if art and crafts benefit our mental health!

Saturday, June 18, 2022 at the P&H Center, 1111 Main Street, Lexington, MO

1 PM - Artist in Remembrance, Margareit Jackson –  Mrs. Jackson was known for her crafts, working for the Ike Skelton family when he was in Washington as our House of Representative, etc.. Mrs. Jackson displayed her crafts during a past Juneteenth Celebration.  Carol Hannon, a relative of Mrs. Jackson, will provide some special insights.  On display, will be items made by Mrs. Jackson.

 Belinda Rowe, instructor and Christine Cook, Missouri Artisans,  will teach how to twine and crochet. This is a participant activity. Yarn and hooks are provided and they are willing to show others how to start crocheting. If you have crocheted an item, bring it to “show and tell.”

 Ora Mae Williams and Doris and Pamela Graham, crafters -Arts and Craft display –  Ora, Doris and Pamela will talk and share examples of their work.  They enjoy in doing crafts for holidays and throughout the year.

 Martha Bird’s Quilting Class display -Martha will display some quilts and discuss how she helps others learn to quilt. Bring something that you have made for “show and tell.”

                                                                             

                                                                  paper mache container

                                                   "Everything is a bank!"  Margareit Jackson

For more information about this activity, call Linda Smith at 816-456-6654. Check out the Lafayette County Juneteenth Foundation at their Facebook page and  http: lafayettecountyjuneteenth.blogspot.com  Check out our event page on Facebook!  Everyone is welcome.

POSTER CONTEST FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH - JUNETEENTH: CELEBRATE FREEDOM

 

POSTER CONTEST FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH

THEME:

“JUNETEENTH: CELEBRATE FREEDOM!”

JUNE 17- JUNE 19, 2022

P&H Center, 1111 Main Street, Lexington, MO

WHO: CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGES 6-18

WHAT: CREATIVE POSTERS THAT SHOW THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ENDING OF ENSLAVING AFRICAN AMERICANS IN OUR COUNTRY. THE JUNETEENTH FREEDOM NATIONAL HOLIDAY IS ABOUT OUR COUNTRY ENDING SLAVERY, THUS ALL PERSONS ARE FREE!

WHEN: POSTERS WILL BE DISPLAYED AT THE 2022 JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION FROM FRIDAY, JUNE 17-JUNE 19, 2022.

HOW: USE REGULAR POSTER BOARD THAT CAN BE PURCHASED AT WALMART OR AT OTHER STORES. AGES 6-8 CAN USE ½ OF A LARGE POSTER. KIDS 9 AND OLDER SHOULD USE THE FULL POSTER BOARD SIZE.

WHERE: P&H EVENT CENTER, 1111 MAIN STREET, LEXINGTON, MO.

Posters will be judged on the child's understanding of the theme, use of color and design, and neatness. Name, address, and phone number should be on the back of each poster entry. Entries should be brought to the P&H Event Center on Friday, June 17, 2022 from 8 am to 5 pm or get the poster to Linda Smith prior to the event. Her contact number is 816-456-6654. Winners will be announced on June 19, 2022 at 4 pm at the P&H Center.  Forms are also on the Lafayette County Juneteenth Facebook page.

POSTER ENTRY FORM

NAME OF PERSON WHO IS SUBMITTING THE POSTER_________________________________

ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________________

CITY TOWN ZIPCODE

NAME AND PHONE NUMBER OF PARENT GIVING CHILD PERMISSION TO ENTER THE CONTEST

_____________________________ _____________________________________________________________ PARENT'S SIGNATURE PARENT'S PRINTED NAME PHONE NUMBER

CATOGORIES AND PRIZES

AGES 6-8 - 1ST PLACE - $15 2ND -PLACE - $10 HONORABALE MENTION

AGES 9-12 - 1ST PLACE - $25 2ND PLACE - $15 HONORABALE MENTION

AGES 12-18 - 1ST PLACE - $35 2ND PLACE - $25 HONORABALE MENTION

THANK YOU FOR HELPING US TO SPREAD THE WORD!

LAFAYETTE COUNTY JUNETEENTH FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THE GUEST SPEAKER - COLONEL (R) ANTHONY S. COLE

Colonel (R) Anthony S. Cole is the guest speaker at the evening program. The program is at 6 pm and  will be held at The Lex, 111 South 11th Street, Lexington, MO.  The theme is "JUNETEENTH; CELEBRATE FREEDOM."  Anthony is the son of Samuel B. Cole, Jr. and the late Julia Jordan.  He is married to Catrina Cole and has two children, Anthony Jr and Andrew Cole.

Colonel (R) Anthony S. Cole (AC) was born in Milton, Florida.  He is a native of Lexington, Missouri.  He enlisted in the Army in 1986 as a Combat Engineer.  He was commissioned into the Army in 1989 from Central Missouri State University as a Finance Corps Officer.

 Colonel Cole’s previous assignments include:  Disbursing Officer 59th Finance Support Unit; Finance Support Team Chief, 45th Finance Support Unit, Bremerhaven, GE; Assistant Finance and Accounting Officer Military District of Washington; Operations Officer, 24th Finance Battalion; Alpha Detachment Commander, 24th Finance Battalion; A Company Commander, 3d Soldier Support Battalion, Ft. Stewart, GA; Instructor and Writer for the Finance School; Basic and Captain Career Courses Director, Finance School, Ft. Jackson, SC; Executive Officer, 177th Finance Battalion, Camp Casey, Korea; Brigade Operations Officer, 175th Finance Command, Yongsan, Korea; Chief, Defense Military Pay Office, Ft. Benning, GA; Deputy Commanding Officer, 13th Finance Group, Ft. Hood, TX; and Director of the Operational Support Team and Finance and Accounting Department, United States Army Financial Management Command, Indianapolis, IN; Director of the 175th Financial Management Support Center, Yongsan, Korea.  He most recently served as the Deputy C8 Forward, CJTF, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.  Colonel Cole assumed his current assignment as the Deputy Commander for the U.S. Army Soldier Support Institute, Ft. Jackson, SC, on 7 July 2015.  Colonel Cole retired June 1, 2017. Mr. Cole served as the Army Financial Management School’s Strategic Thinker, Oct 2017 – 2020, Ft. Jackson, SC. Mr. Cole currently is the owner of A&C Logistics LLC, Columbia, SC.

 

Colonel Cole’s military education includes the Finance Officer Basic Course, Indianapolis, IN; Finance Advanced Course, Ft. Jackson, SC; Planning, Programming, Budgeting, Execution Systems Course, Ft. Jackson, SC; Combined Arms Services Staff School and Command and General Staff College, Ft. Leavenworth, KS; Senior Resource Manager Course, Syracuse, NY; Air Assault School, Ft. Belvoir, VA; and the U.S. Air War College, Maxwell, AFB.  Colonel is also a Certified Defense Financial Manager – CDFM; a Major General Towson Recipient and Distinguished Member of the Financial Management Corps.

 

Colonel Cole’s civilian education include a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from Central Missouri State University in 1990; a Master of Science Management from Troy State University, Troy, Alabama in 2001 and a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Air War College, Maxwell, AFB in 2014. 

 

His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army Commendation Medal with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Air Assault Badge.

 

THERE'S MUCH TO DO IN LEXINGTON, MO DURING JUNETEENTH WEEKEND!

                      Congratulations to the Forest Grove Committee for these activities!

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD QUILT SAMPLER RAFFLE AND QUILT RAFFLE

 

QUILT RAFFLE

An Underground Railroad Quilt Sampler

(Made with period-correct fabrics. Measures 42” x 55”.)

2022 Lafayette County Juneteenth Celebration

June 17, 18, 19

Tickets: $1.00 each, OR,  $5.00 for 6

Drawing:  June 19, 2022         Do not need be present to win.

All proceeds benefit the Lafayette County Juneteenth Foundation Committee.  It is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization.

Quilt will be on display at the P&H Center, 1111 Main Street, Lexington, MO. Andy presents on the quilt codes on June 18, 2022 at 9 am at the P&H Center.

For more information, Contact Andy Mockridge

660-232-2115

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION THREE-DAY SCHEDULE OF ALL ACTIVITIES

 

JUNETEENTH:

CELEBRATE FREEDOM!!!

HOSTED BY THE

LAFAYETTE COUNTY JUNETEENTH FOUNDATION

Juneteenth 3-Day Celebration 

Friday, June 17, 2022

ALL ACTIVITIES ARE HELD IN LEXINGTON, MO

All activities are free and with a family atmosphere.

 Juneteenth celebrations have been held in our county since 2005. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery. June 19, 1865, union soldiers, led by General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with 2000 Federal troops to issue the order that the Civil War had ended and that all slaves were free. This was two and half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation that had become official on January 1, 1863. The first Lafayette County, MO Juneteenth celebration was held in 2005.  Annual observances have occurred during most years since our start.  In 2021, President Joe Biden signed legislation to make Juneteenth a national holiday. Juneteenth National Independence Day is the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983.

Friday, June 17, 2022 P&H Center, 1111 Main Street, Lexington, MO

9 AM – 5 PM The P&H Center will be opened for visitors join in the activities.

10:45 AM -12:15 PM - Meet and Greet - Come and meet the Lafayette County Juneteenth Committee, the Lexington Bicentennial Committee  and other groups who are in and out of our county. Receive information about Juneteenth, the Bicentennial and what other groups are doing. The Lexington Bicentennial Committee has been instrumental in providing friendship, support, and is a funding partner of the 2022 Juneteenth Celebration.

Displays – Black Schools in the County,  Historical Focus on Higginsville, Odessa, Mayview, Lexington. Juneteenth, Banners, Juneteenth historic silhouettes, Children artwork, Underground Railroad Quilt

 Voter Registration Day- NAACP - People who need to register to vote can do this during Juneteenth at the P&H Center.

 

1 PM –Pennytown - Descendants will share about the historic area that is 8 miles southeast of Marshall, MO. They will share about the founder, families that resided there. They will share about the new book about this historic site.

2 PM – African-Americans of Note in Lafayette County, MO – Carol Hannon -There will be a video presentation of notable African-Americans of Lafayette County.

 

3 PM - Voting Update -Meet Jennifer Middleton, County Clerk

Jennifer will provide us with voter update information for the upcoming state and national elections.    

 

4 PM – 5: 15 PM Panel on Under Our Skin and Q&A – Coordinator/Moderator/ Reverend Dale Felder and special speakers.  Participants read the book,  Under Our Skin: Getting Real about Race. Getting Free from the Fears and Frustrations that Divide Us, written by Benjamin Watson with Ken Petersen. Panelists will share their reactions and insights.  The book study was initiated by the Higginsville Ministerial Fellowship.  Panel members are Father Tom Hawkins, Rev. Andy Mockridge, Rev. Dr. Greg Fine, Rev. Wilbur Conway, and Dr. Bonita Butner.

 

The Lex, 111 South 11^th Street, Lexington, MO

6 PM – Evening Program

Special Music : The KC Boys Choir and The KC Girls Choir. Mr. Ah’Lee E. Robinson is the CEO of the Board of Directors, Founder, and Musical Director. We thank the Lexington Ministerial Alliance for bringing these choirs to our celebration.

Dedication announcement – Recognition of  the late Roger Elliot, the late Leonard Wayne Seals, and the late Clyde Williams. Elliot was the past president of the John Carter Lodge in Richmond, MO. Seals was a LCJF board member and a retired Chicago Police Officer. Williams was the past president of the Mar-Saline Chapter of the NAACP.

Underground Railroad Quilt Raffle - Reverend Andy Mockridge – Announces raffle, displays quilt, invites folks to the presentation.

7 PM – Guest Speaker – Colonel (Retired) Anthony S. Cole, Sr.

Finance Officer

United States Army

Colonel Anthony Cole hails from Lexington, MO and will be this evening's guest speaker.

 

Saturday, June 18, 2022 P&H Center, 1111 Main Street, Lexington, MO

 9 AM – 5 PM The P&H Center will be opened for visitors join in the activities.

Displays - Geraldine Williams- Black Inventors, Arts and Crafts, Quilts, Black Schools,  Juneteenth displays

9:00 AM - Underground Railroad Quilt Presentation – Reverend Andy Mockridge -

My Interest in the Underground Railroad and How this Quilt Block Sampler Came to Be

 

“It was an honor to be called by Arron Haynes in 2021 and asked if I would like to be a member of the Lafayette County Juneteenth Planning Committee. As soon as we got off the phone an idea popped into my head: I could make a quilt for the 2022 Juneteenth celebration. The design that kept surfacing in my mind was of a quilt block sampler containing many of the quilt blocks used in coded-quilts during the 1800’s. The purpose of these quilts and their embedded codes was to aid enslaved persons in their escape and flight to freedom via the Underground Railroad.        

 

For me, this quilt block sampler represents an opportunity to educate people about: the ingenuity and courage of those who made the Underground Railroad possible and those who utilized it; the dangers and challenges of attempting to escape the bonds of slavery; and, how critical the Underground Railroad was to freeing thousands of enslaved people.”

                    

1 PM - Artist in Remembrance, Margareit Jackson –  Mrs. Jackson was known for her crafts, working for the Ike Skelton family when he was in Washington as our House of Representative, etc.. Mrs. Jackson displayed her crafts during a past Juneteenth Celebration.  Carol Hannon, a relative of Mrs. Jackson, will provide some special insights.  On display, will be items made by Mrs. Jackson.

 Belinda Rowe, instructor and Christine Cook, Missouri Artisans,  will teach how to twine and crochet. This is a participant activity. Yarn and hooks are provided and they are willing to show others how to start crocheting. If you have crocheted an item, bring it to “show and tell.”

 Ora Mae Williams and Doris and Pamela Graham, crafters -Arts and Craft display –  Ora, Doris and Pamela will talk and share examples of their work.  They enjoy in doing crafts for holidays and throughout the year.

 Martha Bird’s Quilting Class display -Martha will display some quilts and discuss how she helps others learn to quilt.

4 PM –  5:30 PM   Lest We Forget – The Vital Roles of Black Schools sand Black Educators Before School Integration.   Reverend Everett Hannon, Jr , pastor of the Second Missionary Baptist Church and moderator, Reverend Alvin Dixon, pastor of the Second Baptist Church in Richmond, MO and panel. Panel members are to be announced.

Panelists will share their experiences of being educated in schools for

black children. Recognition of those who attended the schools in Higginsville, Lexington, Odessa,  and Mayview, MO and other towns. We want to always remember the vital role these schools.

Saturday, June 18, 2022 Moose Lodge, 1161 2510 Main St, Lexington, MO

 

6 PM – 8 PM  Saturday Youth Night – Introducing “Beth Smith, Family, and Friends.” Beth Smith, coordinator, Location: Moose Lodge, 1161 2510 Main St, Lexington, MO

 This activity is a high energy event for children, youth and parents. Activities will include games, contests, DJ Lewy, music, free hot dogs, chips, and drinks, and lots of fun. Children ages 9 and under need to be accompanied by a parent or an adult.

Juneteenth, Sunday, June 19, 2022 P&H Center, 1111 Main Street, Lexington, MO

Happy Father's Day, too

 9 AM – 5 PM The P&H Center will be opened for visitors join in the activities.

11 AM  Worship Service with Second Missionary Baptist Church, 1201 Main Street, Reverend Everett Hannon, Jr., pastor.

2 PM – The City of Lexington Bi-Centennial community Service at the Lex.

P&H Center, 1111 Main Street, Lexington, MO

3 PM – Opening Prayer, Proclamations, History of Lafayette County, MO Juneteenth Celebrations, Winner of the Underground Railroad quilt, Children's Poster Contest results, Special Remarks, Allan Lee-Concert, Closing Prayer

 

4 PM -The Pre-Gospel Concert Reception will be at the P & H Center with light refreshments. Coordinator - Allan Lee

 

6 PM –  Gospel Concert on the Courthouse steps.   Allan Lee, coordinator, brings together a talented group of singers.

ACTIVITIES TO TAKE IN

Saturday June 18, 2022

BATTLE OF LEXINGTON HISTORIC SITE, 1101 Delaware St, Lexington, MO

(660) 259-4654

Saturday June 18, 2022

1 PM -BATTLE OF ISLAND MOUND FILM, DISPLAYS, CHRIS FRITSCHE, DIRECTOR.

“The Skirmish at Island Mound was a skirmish of the American Civil War, occurring on October 29, 1862, in Bates County, Missouri. The Union victory is notable as the first known event in which an African-American regiment engaged in combat against Confederate forces during the war.” Wikipedia

 Sunday, June 19, 2022

1 PM – BATTLE OF LEXINGTON FILM, DISPLAYS, CHRIS FRITSCHE, DIRECTOR

         For further questions contact: Arron Haynes, President at 816-419-3704.

The Mission Statement of the Lafayette County Juneteenth Foundation  

Lafayette County Juneteenth Foundation Mission statement is to develop and implement a one day festival that promotes the celebration of family, celebrates African-American freedom, and cultivates mutual involvement of social service entities, and economic participation of the county-wide business community.

The Lafayette County Juneteenth Foundation extends a heartfelt thank you to the members of the Lexington, MO Bicentennial Committee, the Lexington Ministerial Alliance, and the staff at Battle of Lexington Historic Site for being great supporters and partners of the 2022 Lafayette County, MO Juneteenth Celebration!

“If you want to go quickly, go alone.  If you want to go farther, go together.” 

African Proverb

                                  

The Mission Statement of the Lafayette County Juneteenth Foundation 

Lafayette County Juneteenth Foundation Mission statement is to develop and implement a one-day festival that promotes the celebration of family, celebrates African American freedom, and cultivates mutual involvement of social service entities, and economic participation of the county-wide business community.

The Lafayette County Juneteenth Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization.

 

JUNETEENTH 2022 "CELEBRATE FREEDOM EVENT --ALL ACTIVITIES ARE IN LEXINGTON, MO JUNE 17-JUNE 19, 2022

 

2022 LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MO JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

Members of the Lafayette County, MO Juneteenth Foundation have been meeting for several months to plan for the summer event.  The theme is "Juneteenth: Celebrate Freedom!"  The event will be held from Friday, June 17 through Sunday, June 19, 2022.  All activities will be held in Lexington, MO which is 13.9 miles north of Higginsville, MO.  The event is planned to occur alongside of the Lexington, MO Bi-Centennial Celebration.  

Juneteenth National Independence Day is now a federal holiday.  It was signed into law by President Joe Biden in 2021. 

The committee is excited and is striving to plan activities that are free and family friendly. Activities are being planned with Covid-19 precautions in mind.  More details will be given in the future.  Please mark your calendars to attend.  Tell your friends and family.