06/19/2026
Today’s celebration is in full swing! The first screening begins at 11:00 followed by our featured speakers around noon!
Don’t worry if you can’t make it right at the scheduled start time. The presentations are being held in the Ethel Tompkins Exhibit Hall, just beyond the lobby, so you won’t be walking into an audience if you arrive late. 🙂
The day's programming begins at 11:00 a.m. with a screening of Hoxie: The First Stand, Dr. Applebee's award-winning documentary exploring the story of the 1955 integration of Hoxie Public Schools and the community's role in one of the earliest successful school integration efforts in the nation.
Following the film, attendees will hear presentations focused on the history of Juneteenth, local and national civil rights movements, and the importance of historical artifact preservation in protecting and sharing our stories for future generations.
The program will also feature a special screening of Right in the Sight of God, the award-winning documentary by museum board member Terrence Ward that examines the events surrounding the integration of Hoxie Public Schools and their lasting impact on civil rights history.
The museum will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., providing visitors the opportunity to explore exhibits that preserve and interpret the story of Hoxie's role in advancing educational equality.
✨Admission is free and all are welcome!!✨
Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
Museum Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Program Begins: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Hoxie: The First Stand Museum, 602 SW Lawrence Street, Hoxie, Arkansas 72433
Come celebrate freedom, honor history, and reflect on the enduring legacy of those who helped shape a more just future.
