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Lincoln School Centennial Celebration


  • Lincoln School 1400 East Pony Thomas West Plains, MO, 65775 United States (map)

100 years of Lincoln School—a cornerstone of education, resilience, and community. This historic homecoming is a chance to bridge generations, reconnect with loved ones, and connect the dots of our shared story. We want to see you and your loved ones there!

Thursday – June 18

• Arrival & check-in

• Host Hotel: Hampton Inn

• Room Block: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/


Friday - June 19

Location: 1400 East Pony Thomas, West Plains, Mo 65775

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Community Celebration

  • Food Trucks, Live Music, Car Show, Displays, Historical Exhibits

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Lincoln School History Program

  • A journey through the history of Lincoln School, its students, teachers, and the community known as "The Hill."

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Interpretive Drum Presentation

  • Featuring Drum Medicine

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Lincoln School History Program

  • Stories, oral histories, artifacts, and preservation efforts surrounding Lincoln School's 100-year legacy.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Interpretive Drum Presentation

  • Featuring Drum Medicine


Saturday - June 20

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Music by the Mural

  • 14 Court Square, West Plains, Mo 65775

  • Featuring Mark Barger

  • Enjoy live music, fellowship, and the vibrant atmosphere of downtown West

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Gala in the Garden

  • At Lincoln School

  • An elegant evening featuring:

    • Dinner

    • Live Entertainment

    • Dancing

    • Jeremiah Allen Band

    • Alumni Recognition

    • Scholarship Presentations

    • Lincoln School Light Awards

    • Centennial Reflections and


Sunday - June 21

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Memorial Sunrise Service

  • At the Historic Sadie Brown Cemetery

    • 4971 Route 14, West Plains, Missouri 65775

  • Featuring Dennis Willard

  • A special time of remembrance honoring those who came before us and helped shape the history and legacy of our community.

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