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Aunt Lillian's Deed

Aunt Lilian's Deed is the story of how Dr. Lillian Johnson donated her property to Myles Horton and Don West to establish what became the Highlander Folk School.

Dr. Johnson, a well-educated and relatively wealthy woman from west Tennessee came to Monteagle, built a home and opened it to the community. She worked in organizing for community development and started a cooperative (Kinco). Although Kinco failed she perservered and taught at Summerfield Elementary and raised funds for this public school. She served on the Grundy County Board of Education. She recruited author and educator May Justus who taught at the school.

As she neared retirement age, she looked for someone who would continue the work of community organizing for economic development.

Performances: September 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 28, 29, October 4,5,6. Friday and Saturday evening performances are at 7:30. Sunday matinees are at 2:30

Tickets: $10 adults, $8 students, $5 children 12 and under.

Venue: Cowan Center for the Arts, 301 Montgomery Street, Cowan, Tennessee 37318; 931-962-4633

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