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2012 Ida B. Wells Birthday Celebration
Thursday, 08 July 2010 03:54
Ken Ferrell
The 2012 Ida B. Wells Birthday Celebration will take place on July 13-15. Please contact the museum at
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for more information. Theme: Keeping the fire burning Celebrating the Legacy of Ida B. Wells Schedule of Event
(All activities will be at Eddie L. Smith Multipurpose Center)| Friday, July 13 2012 | | | 11:00 a.m. - 12 Noon | Opening Ceremony | 12 Noon - 3:00 p.m. | Movie - Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Exhibits of the Life and Works of Ida B. Wells-Barnett through articles, poster photos and artifiacts
Re-enactors
Exhibits of the Holly Springs of Ida B. Wells
After Reconstruction | | 12 Noon - 2:00 p.m. | Catfish Lunch
Free Time | | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. | Youth Dramatizing Ida B. Well's Life | | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Melvin's Barbecue (baked beans, coleslaw, desert) | | 6:30 p.m. | Gospel Fest - Musical Tribute to Ida B. Wells | | | | Saturday, July 14, 2012 | | | 09:00 a.m. | Memphis Heritage Tour/IBWBM
Visit memorial site of James, Elizabeth and Stanley Wells | | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch | | 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Free Time | | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Silent Auction | | 7:00 p.m. | 150 th. Ida B. Wells Anniversary Banquet | | | | Sunday, July 15, 2012 | | | 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast Fellowsip
- Adolphus Chapel C.M.E. Church - Rev. Billy Williams, Pastor | | | | | | | | | |
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Ida B. Wells
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 July 16, 1862 - March 25, 1931The Ida B. Wells Memorial Foundation was established in 1988 in Chicago, Illinois by five of her grandchildren. The Foundation seeks to preserve and promote Wells' legacy of dedication to the principles of superior journalism, social justice, education, equality and integrity. Ida B. Wells Scholarship On an annual basis, $1,000 scholarships are awarded to three outstanding students who attend Ida B. Wells’ alma mater, Rust College, in Holly Springs, Mississippi. The Foundation is committed to providing assistance to students who excel in education and show leadership qualities at this historically black college. Visit www.idabwellsproducts.com to make a tax-deductible donation. Ida B. Wells Annual Birthday FestivalThe annual Ida B. Wells Birthday Festival takes place on a weekend close to her July 16th birthday. The community of Holly Springs, Mississippi welcomes all to join in the celebration of the woman who was born and raised in their town. The Ida B. Wells-Barnett Museum and Ida B. Wells Memorial Foundation work together to create a weekend of music and dance performances, a tour, banquet and awards ceremony that involve children and adults alike. Call the Ida B. Wells-Barnett Museum at 662-252-3232 for more information
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