About The Homecoming
Background
THE HISTORY : In July of 1978 some of the earliest African American families of the rural community of Center Point Arkansas put forth a call of HOMECOMING to it's Sons and Daughters that had left in search knowledge, freedom and the dreams this country promises to return from far and wide to share in celebration of the foundation and legacy that had sustained them through their migrations.
These HOMECOMINGS would serve as a refueling of simple, humble and basic ways of life that had crafted and preserved family traditions for generations. A refueling for generations to come that insure the small towns roots would continue to run deep and far across not this country but internationally for decades to come. We strive to be our Ancestors wildest dreams to honor the nightmares they endured on our behalf.
THE EVENT: 3 Days of Family, Fellowship and Fun. Held at the Center Point Community Center in the heart of Center Point. Funded by donations and the selling of T-shirts and Meals. Each day Programing will focus on the Heritage, Legacy and Strength of the early African American families of Center Point. We pay homage to our Ancestors and spotlight accomplishments of those with humble roots who have achieved notability. And last, but not least, connect the next generation of descendants to the richness of the heirship of Center Point
Join us to reconnect with old and lost family. Meet new Family. Walk the trails, fields, forest and roads your Ancestors traveled. Order a couple of T-Shirts. Register to share meals and daily presentations at the Community Center. Sit on the front porch of a relative and swap stories. Make a donation to the Associations that keep the spirit and soul of Center Point strong.
JOIN US.