Politics & Government
Special Program To Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life and Time in Simsbury
The second annual event, schedule for January 16, is free and open to public.
On Monday, January 16, the Town of Simsbury, in partnership with the Simsbury Free Library and Simsbury Public Schools, will commemorate famous civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by holding a special program at Eno Memorial Hall at 1 p.m.
The program will celebrate Dr. King’s life and particularly during the summers of 1944 and 1947, appropriately coinciding with the federal holiday marking his birthday.
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Dr. King’s profound life achievement was influenced by his two summers in Simsbury. His writings strongly suggest that his call to ministry crystallized during his time spent with a group of Morehouse College students, earning money for their education by working at the Culbro Tobacco Farm in town.
The 2011 event was a huge success, receiving national acclaim as it premiered a documentary film of his time in Simsbury produced by a very talented team of students from , under the direction of Richard Curtiss, social studies chairman at the high school.
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The 2012 celebration will include a showing of the film, as well as readings by Simsbury clergy and songs sung by local students.
The public is encouraged to attend and honor the spirit behind this day.
“The Town of Simsbury is delighted to honor Dr. King in a meaningful way, celebrating his life and his time spent in our community. We are happy to once again partner with the Simsbury Free Library and the Simsbury Schools on this initiative,” said Deputy First Selectman John K. Hampton.
Eno Memorial Hall is located at 754 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury. The program will be held in the main auditorium. For questions or information, please contact Deputy First Selectman John K. Hampton at 860-830-4072 or email him at jhampton@simsbury-ct.gov.
This information was provided by Deputy First Selectman John K. Hampton.
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