Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Lincolnites?
Originally, Lincolnites consisted of the students and teachers of Lincoln Normal School in Marion, Alabama. As others outside of those boundaries have expressed an interest in the preservation of the campus and historic legacy of Lincoln School we began to garner more participation and larger audience.
Lincolnites have strong commitments to the community as well as that community to us.
The Lincolnites have numerous volunteer opportunities.
We are establishing a virtual Chapter to involve the descendants of students that attended Lincoln School, young people, plus garner the relationship with the surrounding communities.
How can I become a virtual member?
We welcome Virtual Members to our organization.
To become a virtual member please download, complete and return the Lincolnite Member At Large Form.
Can I volunteer without being a member?
Yes, you can volunteer without being a Lincolnite member. We appreciate and try our best to accommodate all volunteers. We do our best to assign a task that will fit your personal aspirations and wheelhouse. Some volunteers can only volunteer once a year for an annual activity, others work with us year-round.
Sign up on our contact page. Share your special talents with us. You can pick from the list below or add your own.
| • Email communications | • Party planning | • Social media |
| • Event setup & arrangements | • Phone calling | • Spreading the word |
| • Fundraising | • PR | • Writing letters |
| • Meet & greet | • Proposal writing |
What are the benefits as a paying dues member?
In the giving of one’s time, there is considerable satisfaction and personal growth.
You will help to preserve the legacy that The Historic Lincoln School was a leader in Alabama. Plus a leader in much of the South in the struggle of African Americans to obtain a first-rate education and equal rights. Thanks to the steadfast support of our donors over the years, the Lincoln School Legacy is alive and well.
Members proudly work to preserve,
acknowledge, restore, educate, and build to maintain and share the rich heritage of the black belt, historic Lincoln School campus in Marion, Alabama, Perry communities and surrounding counties.
Our members that encourage their offspring to participate in the activities see them develop communication and other skills that help these young people soar in grammar school, college and beyond.
Our members benefit the revitalization of the communities in the “Black Belt” while maintaining the legacy of one of the first schools post civil war that was created to educate black people in the United States South.
With you by our side, we will continue to make a difference.