James & Thelma Smith Fdn, Carver Schools, Memorial  Weekend Celebration, 23 May | Event in Augusta | AllEvents

James & Thelma Smith Fdn, Carver Schools, Memorial Weekend Celebration

Gina Smith-Jones

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Fri, 23 May, 2025 at 05:00 pm

Augusta High School

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Date & Location

Fri, 23 May, 2025 at 05:00 pm - Sun, 25 May, 2025 at 09:00 pm (GMT-05:00)

Augusta High School

1011 Main Street, Augusta, United States

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James & Thelma Smith Fdn, Carver Schools, Memorial Weekend Celebration
Carver Schools Everlasting Legacy Celebration, led by Prof. James and Thelma Smith, is a tribute to the incredible impact of Carver Schools.

About this Event

Join us for a heartfelt tribute to the incredible impact Carver Schools (1936-1970) have had on countless lives through the dedication and love of the administrators, teachers, staff, and community s/heroes, led by the inspiring “Professor” James M. Smith Sr. and Thelma Fae Smith.

Friday, May 23, 2025, from 5 pm to 7 pm, Harding University will proudly host a private viewing honoring Thelma Fae Smith, the university's distinguished first female graduate.

Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 2 pm to 4 pm, as we gather for the James M. Smith Day Program, sharing news about the efforts to preserve the historical buildings and sites that hold our cherished memories. Augusta High School. Master of Ceremonies is Andres Hilliard Blevins, and Speaker Gina Jones, Founder of the JTS Foundation. This event is free and open to the public.

JTS: Presents Performing Arts Scholarship Show on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 7 pm to 9 pm. This fundraising event is perfect for the young and the young at heart! Be ready to dance!, Augusta High School. This event is free and open to the public. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for youth ages 17 and under.

Register by May 17, 2025, for our dynamic 2-session Performing Arts Presentation and Hip-Hop Dance Workshops with Shaundra! Join us for a chance to shine, earn recognition, and perform at the JTS Presents: Performing Arts Scholarship Show. The $30 registration includes the workshop, souvenirs, and bragging rights. Everyone is welcome—let your talent stand out! —let your passion shine!

Sunday, May 25, from 1 pm to 3 pm, Thelma F. Hilliard-Smith Day Community Service with a call to action for all attendees. Speaker Bishop James Taylor, Carver Schools Class of 1960, founder of the George Washington Carver Baptist Church and Save Our Seed Ministries. This event is free and open to the public. Location: To Be Announced

Attendees must register online to get tickets for all events. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at amFtZXNhbmR0aGVsbWFmb3VuZGF0aW9uNDQgfCBnbWFpbCAhIGNvbQ== or 803. 719.0456. We aim to respond to your inquiries within 24 hours.

Order your exclusive James & Thelma Smith Foundation and Carver Schools Memorial Weekend Celebration Shirt today by contacting NovelTs.com or calling 866.933.6366. Be sure to complete your order by the end of business on Monday, May 19, 2025, to guarantee your pickup at the James M. Smith Day Program. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!

All donations and fees collected from these events will be reinvested in the Augusta, Arkansas, community.








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Agenda


🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Harding University will host a private viewing honoring Thelma Fae Smith
Host: Dr. Tiffany Byers

Info: Friday, May 23, 2025: VIP reception honoring Thelma Fae Smith, the distinguished first female graduate of Harding University. Special recognition of the Thelma Fae Smith Diversity in Education 2025 scholarship awardees.



🕑: 02:00 AM - 04:00 AM
James M. Smith Day Program
Host: Andres Hilliard Blevins

Info: Saturday, May 24, 2025: Program and news about the JTS foundations' efforts to preserve the historical buildings and sites that hold cherished memories for the community of Augusta, Arkansas.



🕑: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
JTS: Presents Performing Arts Scholarship Show
Host: Shaundra Moreland

Info: Saturday, May 24, 2025: Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for youth aged 17 and under. *Bonus opportunity* Register for the two-session Performance Arts Presentation and Hip Hop Dance Workshop led by performing artist and choreographer Shaundra to earn the chance to win awards and perform at the performing arts show. Registration cost: $30. Registration includes workshops and exclusive souvenir gifts, as well as bragging rights for your performance at this historic occasion.

Everyone, bring your dancing shoes! This delightful fundraising event is perfect for the young and the young at heart!



🕑: 02:00 AM - 04:00 AM
Thelma F. Hilliard-Smith Day Community Service
Host: Bishop James Taylor

Info: Saturday, May 25, 2025:To remember and honor those who have passed down the legacy of Carver Schools, and a call to action for all attendees.




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Ticket Info

Tickets for James & Thelma Smith Fdn, Carver Schools, Memorial Weekend Celebration can be booked here.

Ticket type Ticket price
VIP Tickets Free
General Admission Free
General Admission Adults 13 USD
General Admission Youth 7 USD
Registration Workshop & JTS: Performing Arts Show 34 USD
General Admission Free
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James & Thelma Smith Fdn, Carver Schools, Memorial  Weekend Celebration, 23 May | Event in Augusta | AllEvents
James & Thelma Smith Fdn, Carver Schools, Memorial Weekend Celebration
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