2014 LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MO JUNETEENTH ACTIVITIES, PRESENTATIONS, AND EXHIBITS

2014 Lafayette County Juneteenth Celebration



“PULLING TOGETHER—PUMPING UP” FOR 2015 - 150TH ANNIVERSAY OF JUNETEENTH





Lafayette County Juneteenth Celebration will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2014at the Fairground Park in Higginsville, MO from 10 am to 5 pm. This is a free family-oriented event that has been held annually since 2005. The Lafayette County Juneteenth Foundation announces its schedule of presentations and exhibitors. The 4-H building is the location for exhibits and presentations. Exhibits are open at 10 am to 4:30 pm.



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 hat 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.



ACTIVITIES, PRESENTATIONS, AND EXHIBITS



10:00 -11:30 Opening Ceremony: Reverend Lucilla Miller, inspirational speaker and pastor of St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church (Odessa, MO); Reverend Thomas Lindon, Jr., pastor of Zion African Methodist Church, (Mayview, MO); Reverend Mary Williams; Glen Kolkmeyer, State Representative; Greater Kansas City/Leavenworth Chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers, John Bruce, president'; Reverend Mary Williams; Spirit of Freedom Awardees

In Honor of four Union Soldiers of the US Colored Troops) -Robert and Joyce Haynes, Reverend Everett Hannon, Jr. , pastor of Second Baptist Church (Lexington, MO); MarSaline Branch of NAACP, (Marshall MO) , St. James African Methodist Church, (Odessa, MO) ; Special Friends of Lafayette County Juneteenth Recognition includes businesses, organizations, and individuals



Children's carnival provided by Martha Williams


11:30 am Gospel Praise Time featuring the Praise Team from Powerhouse Ministries C.O.G.I.C., Marshall, MO, Charles Stephenson II, pastor.



12 Noon -until we sell out – “Juneteenth Cafe”. This is a fish fry fund raiser, includes fried fish, with sides, dessert and drink.



1:00 pm – 1:45 pm “I got my degree!” - A panel featuring young adults who have graduated from college since 2013 and 2014. Panelists include T'Quia Jones (University of Central MIssouri), Rachel (Elmore) Waden (University of Central Missouri) , Darrell Brooks II Missouri Valley College) , and Caleb Haynes (Central Methodist University). Clyde Williams is the moderator.



1:45 pm – Powerhouse Ministries C.O.G.I.C. Praise Team



2:30 pm – :3:15 pm “Researching Your Family History: Help & Tips” – Marcia J. RitteR



3:15 pm – African-American Historical Sites Panel – Virginia Huston (Pennytown), Kathy Borgman and Teresa Habernal (Friends of Arrow Rock, MO), and Linda G. Smith (Mount Muncie Documentation project). Reverend Dale Felder is the moderator





DISPLAYS/EXHIBITS

"Her Story/Our Story: The Exceptions that Created the Rule”



While the accomplishments of a few Missouri women are featured in our history books, many others lived important, fascinating, adventurous lives and only appear as footnotes. Our past is rich with the exploits of little known women who deserve to be remembered.



This exhibit presents photographs and capsule biographies of 35 women from Missouri’s past. Their adventures and experiences offer an exciting glimpse into Missouri’s anonymous history.



To know about them is to know a little more who we are. “Her” story is indeed part of our story.



This exhibit was developed by the Missouri State Museum and the Missouri Women’s Council. The exhibit is on loan from the Missouri State Museum located in Jefferson City, MO.

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Buffalo Soldiers - Greater Kansas City/Leavenworth Chapter



Health -Wellness Chair Massage – Phyllis Haynes



Antique Tractors - Tommy Hunt



NAACP Voter Registration



Black Inventions – Geraldine Williams



Pennytown – Virginia Huston



Researching Your Family History: Help & Tips – Marcia J. Ritter



Lafayette County, MO African American Influence



Mount Muncie Cemetery



Pathways Behavioral Health Center



Pleasant Grove settlement



NAACP Voter Registration



Food and Craft Vendors

2014 Lafayette County Juneteenth Celebration Inspirational Speaker -Reverend Lucilla Miller

Rev. Lucilla Miller will be the inspirational speaker at the 2014 Lafayette County Juneteenth Celebration opening ceremony on Saturday, June 21, 2014. The event will be held at the Fairground Park in Higginsville, MO Her presentation will be at 10:00 A.M..



Rev. Miller is a dynamic, God fearing woman of God, who welcomes every opportunity to share the gospel of Jesus Christ, she lives to serve. She diligently labors besides her husband of 43 years, Bro. Ronald Miller. (former Superintendent of Bethel AME Church School). They are blessed with three adult children, and thirteen wonderful grandchildren.



Rev. Miller’s Church home is Bethel AME Church, located 2329 Flora Ave. Kansas City, MO. Where she once served as a Licentiate, under the leadership of Rev. Spencer L. Booker, Pastor.

Rev. Miller currently serves as the Pastor of St. James AME Church, 205 S. Conner, Odessa, Missouri.



Rev. Lucilla is a former President of Inner City Women Aglow in the Kansas City South District.



Come and enjoy the uplifting words from this anointed women of God.



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 hat 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 Lafayette County Juneteenth Foundation is hosting the 2014 Juneteenth Celebration.  The event will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2014 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the the Edwin Schwitzky 4-H Building  in Higginsville, MO. Arron Haynes is the chairperson for the event.



This is a free, family-oriented activity.  The theme is  “Pulling Together and Pumping Up For the 2015  – the 150th Anniversary of Juneteenth!” In addition to an opening ceremony, other activities   include inspirational speakers, presentation of the annual Spirit of Freedom awards, special recognition to the "Friends of the Lafayette County Juneteenth Foundation,:gospel music by the Marshall, MO Powerhouse Ministries C.O.G.I.C.-Praise team children's activities, a dynamic young adult educational panel featuring the 2014 county college graduates,  the "Juneteenth Cafe" - a fish fry and baked goods  fund raiser, vendors, crafts, educational and historical displays. 



Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and we'll see you there!



The Lafayette County Juneteenth Foundation is a non-profit organization under 501C3



Contact Arron Haynes at abhaynes@ctcis.net or 816-419-3704.

POWERHOUSE MINISTRIES TO PROVIDE GOSPEL MUSIC AT LAFAYETTE COUNTY JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION!!!!!!!!

The praise team from the Powerhouse Ministries C.O.G.I.C. are the bringing the gospel music sounds at the Lafayette Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at the Fairground Park in Higginsville, MO.  The group is from Marshall, MO.  Charles Stephenson II is the pastor.

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 hat 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 Lafayette County Juneteenth Foundation is hosting the 2014 Juneteenth Celebration.  The event will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2014 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the the Edwin Schwitzky 4-H Building  in Higginsville, MO. Arron Haynes is the chairperson for the event.



This is a free, family-oriented activity.  The theme is  “Pulling Together and Pumping Up For the 2015  – the 150th Anniversary of Juneteenth!” In addition to an opening ceremony, other activities   include inspirational speakers, presentation of the annual Spirit of Freedom awards, special recognition to the "Friends of the Lafayette County Juneteenth Foundation,:gospel music by the Marshall, MO Power House Ministries C.O.G.I.C.-Praise team children's activities, a young adult educational panel featuring the 2014 county college graduates,  the "Juneteenth Cafe" - a fish fry and baked goods  fund raiser, vendors, crafts, educational and historical displays. 



Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and we'll see you there!



The Lafayette County Juneteenth Foundation is a non-profit organization under 501C3



Contact Arron Haynes at abhaynes@ctcis.net or 816-419-3704.

The Lafayette County Juneteenth Foundation is hosting the 2014 Juneteenth Celebration.  The event will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2014 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Fairground Park, the Edwin Schwitzky 4-H Building  in Higginsville, MO.

This is a free, family-oriented activity.  The theme is 

“Pulling Together and Pumping Up For the 2015  – the 150^th Anniversaryof Juneteenth!” The event will feature an opening ceremony that includes inspirational speakers, presentation of the annual Spirit of Freedom award, special recognition to the "Friends of the Lafayette County Juneteenth Foundation,: children's activities, a young adult educational panel featuring the 2014 county college graduates,  the "Juneteenth Cafe" - a fish fry and baked goods  fund raiser, vendors, crafts, eductional and historical displays. 

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and we'll see you there!

The Lafayette County Juneteenth Foundation is a non-profit organization under 501C3.

SPIRIT OF FREEDOM HONOREES AT LAFAYETTE COUNTY JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

 

WE SALUTE OUR SPIRIT OF FREEDOM HONOREES!! 

We are hosting the 2013 Spirit of Freedom honors to area African Americans who were the first to graduate from the Lafayette County, MO high schools that had finally integrated in 1956.  Come hear their personal stories at the Friday Night Fish Fry, June 14, 2013 from 5pm to 8pm at the Community building, Fairground Park in Higginsville, MO.  Herman Gant is the moderator assisting the honorees to share their stories.  Trivia and music is also part of the evening's activities. Fish fillet dinners will be sold for a $10 donation as a fund raiser for the Lafayette County Juneteenth Foundation which is a non-profit organization under 501C3.

SPIRIT OF FREEDOM HONOREES  CLASS OF 1956

HIGGINSVILLE HIGH: TRAVIS BENTON, JAMES CALBERT (deceased) , REVEREND WILBUR CONWAY, MYRLON EDWARDS, EDWARD HAYNES

FREDRICK SMITH.


LEXINGTON HIGH: JAMES BOLTON (deceased) , SOPHIA BOLTON HAYNES (deceased) , JOHN L. SLAUGHTER (deceased) , ROBERT LEE SMITH, NINA MILLER DIXON.



ODESSA HIGH SCHOOL: ZELMA WEST RICHARDSON


We ask that others from the Higginsville High School , Lexington High, and Odessa High Schools Class of 1956 and those who were in the younger grades attend this ceremony and be in support of their class members. Also, the families of the deceased graduates are being contacted to stand in for their loved ones.



Special recognition and honors will be presented to the graduates by the superintendents of the representative high schools and other dignitaries. The honorees will be given presentations on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at the opening ceremony at the Ed Schwitisky 4-H building, Fairground Park, in Higginsville MO.


Being on the other side of history, we now recognize the historical significance of this past hour. We are forever grateful for all communities who helped to make the transitions in our county smooth and safe for all students.


Let it also be known that in Lafayette County, MO “Juneteenth Matters to Us!”



RITTER TO PRESENT ON FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH AT LAFAYETTE COUNTY JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

Marcia Ritter grew up on the century family farm north of Higginsville. She graduated from Lafayette County C-I High in 1971 and then earned her teaching degree from UCM. Marcia taught Family & Consumer Sciences students in Lee's Summit for 30 years and was honored in 1995 as Missouri Teacher of the Year. After retiring from teaching, Marcia began taking classes and reading books on genealogy and helped to plan the Ritter and Thee and Knipmeyer family reunions. Her family history research was highlighted by a backpacking trip through Germany a few years ago. She even stayed at Hotel Ritter in Heidelberg!!! Marcia will be sharing research tips, family reunion planning ideas, and family tree displays. "My ancestors were farmers in Germany and then began farming in Warren County, Missouri before moving to Lafayette County. I take pride in my family legacy, tenacity, and strength."


She'll be doing a presentation from 2:15 to 3:00 pm “Making Family History Come to Life.” Marcia will be sharing genealogy research tips, family reunion planning ideas, and family tree displays.

2013 LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MO JUNETEENTH EXHIBITS & PRESENTERS

2013 Lafayette County Juneteenth Celebration

EXHIBITS/PRESENTERS

Lafayette County Juneteenth Celebration will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at the Fairground Park in Higginsville, MO from 10 am to 6 pm. This is a free family-oriented event that has been held annually since 2005. The Lafayette County Juneteenth Foundation announces its schedule of presentations and exhibitors. The 4-H building is the location for exhibits and presentations. Times are tentative. Exhibits are open at 10 am to 4pm.

12:45 pm to 1:30 pm Old Time Vintage Gospel Ramona Moore, vocals and piano,; Linda Smith, vocals; Jill Sutherland, vocals,;Reverend Dean Clemmer, pastor of the Slater Assembly of God Church; guitar, and Chuck Howard, harmonica.

1:30 to 2:15 pm Preston Washington, president of the Midwest Afro-American Genealogical Interest Coalition (M.A.G.I.C. He is presenting about his Afro-Native American Indian heritage, emancipation in Indian territory and genealogy resources and tips

215 to 3:00 pm – Marcia Ritter – “Making Family History Come to Life.” Marcia will be sharing genealogy research tips, family reunion planning ideas, and family tree displays

Exhibitors

“Lincoln University”

In 1866, veterans of the 62^nd and 65^th United States Colored Troops founded Lincoln Institute in Jefferson City, Mo. This exhibit covers the history of the school from 1866 to 1991.

Inherently Unequal: Segregated Education in Central Missouri”

This exhibit discusses the obstacles placed in the paths of countless of the state’s citizens for nearly a century. It reminds us, also, of the dignity and diligence with which African Americans sought to educate themselves, even in this system of “inherently unequal” schools. Both exhibits are on loan from the Missouri State Museum

Black Inventions – Geraldyne Williams

Rebecca Bradley, Missouri Veterans Commission’s Minority Veterans CoordinatorMidwest Afro-American Genealogical Interest Coalition (M.A.G.I.C.

Pennytown Freewill Baptist Church - Virginia Huston

Missouri Conservation Department

Lafayette County Health Department

Lafayette County, MO African American Influence

Ham radios group – Jack Green

Lafayette County Health Department

CERT – Rodney Kirchkoff

University of Missouri Extension

P.A.S.S. - Providing Academic Support for Success

Ronald Cole Black Memorabilia

Mount Muncie Cemetery

Pleasant Grove settlement

William “Dugan” Pollard Display