Upcoming Events
National Night Out
Come out and meet your neighbors and enjoy an evening of fellowship.
Moderated Discussion - 154th District State Representative Candidates Lisa Durnell, Larry Lindeman, and Mark Collins
Join us for a moderated discussion with 154th District State Representative Candidates to get to know who is running to represent you!
Mr. Lamar Johnson - Juneteenth
Lincoln School Project, in collaboration with Privette Law Office, is offering an awe-inspiring, thought-provoking programming option!
On Juneteenth (June 19, 2024), you will hear firsthand from Mr. Lamar Johnson, a man who was released from prison after serving twenty-eight (28) years for a crime (1st-degree murder) that he DID NOT commit!
Much like those who were enslaved on Juneteenth, 1865, in Texas, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, Mr. Johnson’s freedom came way too late…
In combination to this, Lincoln School and Privette Law will offer a Juneteenth Essay Contest! Please follow the guidelines below!
Special thanks to my friends, Frank and Erin (Lovelace) Priest for your time and talents; this is going to be EPIC y’all!
Link to the 48 hours Episode Below:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=d1v7sUmCh-I
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for details!! Lincoln School Project and Privette Law Office proudly offer our community a significant programming opportunity!
Newlywed Widow by Beverly Short
The month of May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, thus Lincoln School Project, in conjunction with Lincoln School friend, Ms. Beverly Short, author/playwright/ZIZZER, are proud to present NEWLYWED WIDOW, a one women play, that will show for one night only at the Historic Avenue Theatre on May 11th @ 6pm. Stay tuned for ticketing details; this will be EPIC!
The Newlywed Widow Book Signing and Discussion
Please join us as Beverly Short discusses and signs her Best-Selling Book, “Newlywed Widow.” Books will be available for purchase onsite. We look forward to seeing you there!
Stamp Memorabilia Signing
Judge Constance Motley is famously quoted as saying, “I reject the notion that race or sex would bar my success in life.” As a civil rights lawyer in 1954, Motley had a significant role in Brown v. Board of Education, which made segregation in education unconstitutional. This is the piece of legislation that effectively ended Lincoln School’s existence as a place of education exclusively for the African American children of West Plains, Missouri! After its beautiful restoration in January 2024, Lincoln School resumes its purpose as an oasis of education, via its programming, but this time it’s for ALL!
Play it forward 70 years, the artist that created a portrait of Judge Motley, which became a US Postage Stamp, will be available for our collective learning at Historic Lincoln School on April 12 @ 5pm (discussion/signing books). Mr. Palmer will sign stamp memorabilia on Saturday, April 13 @ 9:00 am at the Frame Shop & Gallery in West Plains. The Frame Shop & Gallery will be selling the exclusive piece of memorabilia that will be signed by Mr. Palmer. Get yours early, along with your copy of the “New Brownies’ Book and Gravity” at the Frame Shop. A portion of the proceeds are going towards the sustainability of Historic Lincoln School. Programming exists because, WE CARE! Many thanks in advance for your support of our efforts to “remember the past as we move toward the future!”
Book Discussion and Signing with Charly Palmer
OPEN TO ALL—The author of “The Legend of Gravity—A Basketball TALL Tale” will discuss and sign his books purchased from the Frame Shop and Gallery, located at 403 Washington Ave, West Plains. A portion of the proceeds goes towards the sustainability of Lincoln School. Buy your books now at the Frame Shop and come out to hear CHARLY PALMER discuss this award-winning book!
Book Discussion and Signing with Dr. Karida Brown and Charly Palmer
The authors of these great books will be at Historic Lincoln School discussing and signing their books on April 12, 2024, at 5:00 pm.
Books can be purchased at the Frame Shop & Gallery, 403 Washington Ave, West Plains, now!
A portion of the proceeds will go towards Lincoln School’s sustainability. Let’s make this a great tour for these two great authors/artists/scholars/creatives; many thanks in advance for your support!
By the way, The New Brownies Book was selected as “the perfect gift for your holiday list” by Oprah Magazine in 2023!! The Legend of Gravity just received the coveted Texas Bluebonnet Award! Watch the announcement here.
Book Reading with Charly Palmer
Welcome to anyone, at the West Plains Public Library, Charly Palmer will be reading from his book and closing the time with an open discussion!
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Join us on Friday, April 12th for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Lincoln School!
Come and celebrate our official opening, tour the building, and listen to our story.
Green Thumb Gardening Workshop
Come join Hocomo Industries for a morning filled with greenery, knowledge, and fun at the Historic Lincoln School. This event is perfect for the beginner gardener needing guidance or a veteran needing to brush up on their knowledge. Learn from our local gardening expert, Becky Bradley, as she guides the class to discovering their green thumb. A great event to learn, laugh, and grow alongside other locals! See you there!
Celebrating Women's History Month
Join us in celebrating Women’s History Month with several women in the community as we listen to a few of our very own female community leaders!
Speakers:
Florence James - Owner of Kloz Klozet
Karent Eggert - VP at Wood & Houston Bank
Andi Hillburn-Vaini - The largest female owner/operator of McDonald’s restaurants in the United States with a total of 28 locations!
