In this episode of “What’s Up, College Station?” Marketing Coordinator Grace Hallowell and Assistant Lincoln Recreation Center Supervisor Markeesha Watson talk about the upcoming Juneteenth celebrations, including a genealogy workshop, an oral history event, and the annual freedom walk. Continue reading What’s Up? Video: LRC marks Juneteenth with genealogy, oral history and annual freedom walk
On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers led by Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger landed in Galveston with news the war had ended and the enslaved were free. We invite you and your family to celebrate the Juneteenth national holiday with three free events this month. Continue reading Celebrate the Juneteenth national holiday with three commemorative events in College Station
Juneteenth commemorates freedom and is celebrated by bringing families and communities together. It’s a time for reflection, rejoicing, and learning about black history, culture, and achievements. We invite you and your family to celebrate at several free events this month. Continue reading Celebrate Juneteenth with a weeklong schedule of commemorative events in our community
In June, the Lincoln Recreation Center invites you to meet, greet, and have meaningful conversations with Brazos Valley African American authors. Admission is free, and each publication is available for purchase. We’ll explore and celebrate the compelling variety of Black writers, whose stories span generations with an illuminating array of fascinating experiences – some in our own community. Continue reading Celebrate, honor, and learn from local African American writers in June at the Lincoln Rec Center
With Friday commemorating the sesquicentennial of Juneteenth, it’s fitting that we also celebrate the 40th anniversary of College Station’s Lincoln Recreation Center. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, and it started in Texas. As part of that celebration, let’s look back at the proud history of what began as Lincoln High School. Continue reading Celebrating Juneteenth by remembering Lincoln High
By Lance Jackson, Lincoln Recreation Center Supervisor
With the week of June 14-20 commemorating the sesquicentennial of Juneteenth, it’s fitting that we also celebrate the 35th anniversary of College Station’s Lincoln Recreation Center.
The city dedicated the old Lincoln High School as a neighborhood recreation center on June 6, 1980. Since then, the facility has been the location for many events and celebrations, as well as a safe and fun gathering place for our community’s youth. The center’s legacy of learning, community pride and freedom grows stronger each year.
President Abraham Lincoln, the center’s namesake, once said freedom is our last best hope. Hope may be defined to include an expectation of optimism and fun.
Continue reading “Juneteenth week spotlights LRC’s legacy of community service”
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