NPS

NICODEMUS–Nicodemus National Historic Site is pleased to host the Women of Nicodemus program on Sat., March 19th at 1:00 p.m. in the Township Hall in Nicodemus.

The program will consist of reenactments of four iconic women of Nicodemus – Emma Williams (Johnella Holmes) first woman to travel to Nicodemus and gave birth to the first male baby born in Nicodemus, Lula Craig (Angela Bates) first historian, Effie Moore (Twillia Berry) smoked a piped and grew cane, providing sorghum to the community, and Nettie Craig (Cecelia Crocket) first African American female to receive a PhD and former resident and music teacher of Nicodemus. The reenactors will present musical performances of the Nicodemus famous gospel singers – The Williams Sisters.

Historical photos and other memorabilia will be on display. The event is free and open to the public. Everyone is invited to stop in to enjoy the program the Women of Nicodemus, visit with the reenactors, and enjoy the refreshments.

The town of Nicodemus is symbolic of the pioneer spirit of African Americans. They dared to leave the only region they had been familiar with to seek personal freedom and the opportunity to develop their talents and capabilities.

Nicodemus National Historic Site represents the western expansion and settlement of the Great Plains, and includes five buildings: The First Baptist Church, St. Francis Hotel, Nicodemus School District Number One, African Episcopal Church, and Township Hall.