Zora's Postage Stamp Dedication

In 2003 the United States Postal Service
Recognized ZORA NEALE HURSTON
for Her Achievements in the Literary Arts
on a Commemorative Stamp

Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County honored Zora with a special ceremony on Friday, February 28, 2003, at the Zora Neale Hurston Branch Library, 3008 Avenue D in Fort Pierce. Featured events were:

• Special Pictorial Stamp Cancellation available
• Collection of Zora Neale Hurston books available for purchase
• Guest speakers talked about her life and works
• Local organizations and clubs hosted informational booths
• Music selections performed by the Lincoln Park Academy Choir
• Free shuttle bus to Zora's home and gravesite every 30 minutes
• Food and refreshments available from vendors
• Dramatic readings by local schools and cultural organizations

Dr. Clifford Hurston

Official Program (February 28, 2003)

• Prelude ... Lincoln Park Academy Orchestra, Michael Simpson, Director
• Welcome ... Shirley Cobbs, Mistress of Ceremonies
• Invocation ... Reverend Toby Philpart, Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
• Presentation of the Colors ... Ft. Pierce Central High School Junior ROTC under the direction of Colonel Peters
• Pledge of Allegiance ... Destyne Bailey
• National Anthem ... Lincoln Park Academy Chorus under the direction of Rolanda Jones
• Official Proclamations ... City of Ft. Pierce, Mayor Edward Enns and St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners, Board Chairman Cliff Barnes
• Acceptance ... Dr. Clifford Hurston
• Instrumental Salute ... Lincoln Park Academy Orchestra, Michael Simpson, Director
• Zora's Presence in Ft. Pierce ... Arlena B. Lee and Ft. Pierce Commissioner Rufus Alexander
• Inspirational Songs ... Lincoln Park Academy Chorus under the direction of Rolanda Jones
• Memories from Former Students Shirley Crawford, Neotha Jones and Sarah Jackson
• Zora's Life in Eatonville ... Francina Boykin, Ocoee Project, Democracy Forum
• Inspirational Songs ... Lincoln Park Academy Chorus under the direction of Rolanda Jones
• Commemorative Stamp Presentation ... Salvatore Vacca, Postmaster
• Acknowledgement of Honored Guests and Closing Remarks ... Shirley Cobbs