147th Annual Homecoming Celebration in Historic Nicodemus, Kansas
✨ DETAILS:
🗓️ Date: July 24-27, 2025 (Thursday - Sunday)
📍Location: Historic Nicodemus, Kansas
🎟️ Admission: Free (Certain activities may require a small fee)
The Nicodemus Homecoming Emancipation Celebration (NHEC) Planning Committee invites you to the 147th Annual Homecoming Celebration in the historic town of Nicodemus, Kansas. Join us as we honor the legacy of Nicodemus’ founders—formerly enslaved African Americans who established the town in 1877 as a beacon of hope in the West.
This family-friendly event is a weekend filled with free entertainment and provides an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the perseverance and strength of Nicodemus’ people and their lasting impact on the community.
🎉 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
• 2025 Theme: "Nicodemus: A Beacon of Hope for Generations to Come"
• Live Music & Entertainment 💃🏽
• Official Parade
• Delicious Food Vendors 🍗
• Fashion/Talent Show
• Kids Corner with Activities & Games
• 5K Run/Walk & Pancake Breakfast 🥞
• Watermelon Feed 🍉
• Church Service & Community Picnic
• Family-Friendly Activities
Explore the town's rich history and the cultural significance of Nicodemus, a National Historic Site. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn about and celebrate one of the nation's most important African American settlements in the United States!
📢 Special Message from Robert Alexander, Chair of the NHEC Board:
“We are incredibly excited to host the 147th Homecoming Celebration and welcome visitors from near and far. This event will not only be a time of reflection and celebration, but it preserves our history and honors the legacy of Nicodemus for future generations.”
🌐 Learn More:
For additional details, including a full schedule of events, SPONSORSHIP opportunities, donations, volunteering, and more, please visit our website at
https://www.nicodemushomecoming.org.
We can’t wait to see you in Nicodemus, Kansas this summer, July 2025! 🎉
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