Ida B. Wells Memorial Foundation

Created and Maintained by the Ida B. Wells Family

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Created and Maintained by the Ida B. Wells Family

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         July 16, 1862 - March 25, 1931

The 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 Annual Birthday Festival

The 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

 

 

Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 June 2009 05:03
 

2009 Ida B. Wells Birthday Celebration - July 10 - 12, 2009

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Theme: Preserving, Protecting, Promoting - Ida B. Wells’ Legacy



Friday, July 10        Arrive Holly Springs, MS
                    Le Brooks Inn,  Highway 78 & Highway 7
                    (662) 252-5444 Reservations under Birthday
                    Celebration ($65 night single/double)


    Noon            Tour of museum begins - Minimum 5 people per tour
                        Catfish lunch, Donation $7.00

    1:00 - 2:00 PM    Music, poetry, dance, storytelling, and face painting

    3:00 PM        Art at Its Best - Guest Artist

    4:00 - 5:00 PM    Reception (at Museum)
                     Michelle Duster, Author, “Ida: IN Her Own Words”
                     (The timeless writings of Ida B. Wells from 1893)
                     Great-Granddaughter of Ida B. Wells
    
    5:00 PM        Gospel Hour - Praise Teams

    6:00 PM        Bar-B-Cue Dinner - Donation $7.00

Saturday, July 11       

    6:30 - 7:30 AM    Free Continental Breakfast for guest of Le Brooks Inn

    8:00 - 8:20 AM    Assemble at Museum for Tour*

    8:20 AM              Start Holly Springs Tour*
   
                Tour*
                8:30–9:30    Marshall County Historical Museum       
                9:30–10:30    Montrose Antebellum House
                10:30-11:30    Rust College
                11:30-12:00    Ida B. Wells Post Office
                12:00-1:00    Lunch JB’s Restaurant

    1:00pm    Return to Ida B. Wells Museum 
               
    7:00 PM        Ida B. Wells Commemorative Banquet
                        Location: Annie’s Restaurant
                        Donation: $25.00

                Speaker:  Dr, Gemma Beckley

                              Trustee, Distinguished Professor and Chairperson of Social Work Department, Rust College

               

Sunday, July 12   

    8:00 AM        Breakfast: Asbury United Methodist Church

    11:00 AM        Return to Le Brooks Inn – Depart Holly Springs, MS
                

* Tour Price Information:     Price per person
$40.00 Adults / $30.00 Students / Under 12 Free
Price includes Transportation, Guide Services, Admissions, and Lunch (excluding Banquet)

Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 June 2009 05:02
 

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