News release
NICODEMUS — The Nicodemus Homecoming celebration board of directors has announced a change for this year's celebration.
For the first time in 142 years, the Homecoming is going virtual.
Check out the website for connection details:
www.nicodemushomecoming.org
One of the most important places in the African-American experience is the Nicodemus National Historic Site, which is the only remaining all-black town west of the Mississippi River.
Every year in late July and early August, descendants from all over the United States and around the world travel to Nicodemus to celebrate their heritage and history.
During this weekend known as “Homecoming,” the population swells to several hundred. Participants re-acquaint with family and friends doing their part to keep the dream of their ancestors alive.
2020 Nicodemus Virtual Homecoming
List of Events
All times are Central Daylight Time
Plus, “Video Chat” will be running continuously both days
Friday 07/31/2020
6pm-9pm Nicodemus Videos
The Road to Nicodemus
The Nicodemus Story Parts 1 & 2
You “Can” Go Home
“Nicodemus“ by John Mann
Saturday 08/01/2020
8am-9am Workout with Jamie
9am-10am Pancake Photos
10am-11am The Nicodemus Exodus (Kentucky to Kansas)
11am-12pm Parade Videos
12pm-1pm National Park Service Update
1pm-2pm Nicodemus Township Townhall
2pm-4pm Family Feud Game
4pm-5pm Nicodemus Got Talent
5pm-6pm Fashion Show
6pm-9pm Music Throughout the Generations
Children Activities
12pm-2pm
(Registration Required)
“Story Time with Nicodemus Annie”
“Nicodemus Virtual Scavenger Hunt”
“Ivy Introduces the World of Science“
“Win It in A Minute Game”
“The Sunshine Storyteller with Ina Buckner-Barnette”
“Where Does Our Food Come From”?
Board of Directors
- Chairperson – Robert Alexander
- Secretary – Heather Alexander
- Treasurer – Rhea Darnell
- Media – Debra Alexander-Wilson
Sub-Committees
- Parade – Carol Alexander
- Vendors – Norma Switzer
- Music – Linda Jones-Harrington
- Young Adults – Heather Alexander
- 1st Baptist Church – Pastor Andre Favors
- Children Activities – Ivy VanDuvall