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Freedom Day

February 3, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm EST

https://exploremitchelville.org/

 

Hilton Head Island will celebrate National Freedom Day in Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park on Saturday, February 3rd, from 11 am- 1 pm. The annual celebration highlights the contributions of African Americans in the Lowcountry. This year’s celebration features the sensational Aunt Pearlie Sue and the Gullah Kinfolk. The award-winning theater group will both educate and entertain the audience about the direct ties between West Africa, especially Sierra Leone, with South Carolina and the entire Gullah-Geechee Corridor.

 

Tickets are free, but pre-registration is encouraged at exploremitchelville.org. For more information about this event visit exploremitchellville.org or call 843-255-7301.

 

Gullah Celebration Breakfast

WE STILL RISE: A FREEDOM DAY TRADITIONAL BREKWUS’
8:00 – 11:00 AM; Breakfast Hosted by NIBCAA & Gullah Celebration (Ticket Required)

Attendees may choose to purchase breakfast tickets to a catered breakfast by Melly Mel’s preceding the official Freedom Day Celebration at Mitchelville through our partners at NIBCAA & Gullah Celebration.

 

When: 

Saturday, February 3rd, 2024

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

 

Where: 

Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park

40 Harriet Tubman Way

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29926

Attendees should park at Cherry Hill School 210 Dillon Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926.

 

About Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park: 

Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization and a cherished cultural landmark dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history of Mitchelville, a significant community founded by formerly enslaved individuals in 1862. The park aims to promote human understanding and foster just communities through the exploration of arts, culture, and history. To learn more about the park’s initiatives and projects, visit exploremitchelville.org.

Details

Date:
February 3, 2024
Time:
11:00 am - 1:00 pm EST
Event Category:
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Website:
https://exploremitchelville.org/

Organizer

Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park
Phone
+1 (843) 255-7301
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Venue

Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park
40 Harriet Tubman Way
Hilton Head Island, SC United States
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Phone
+1 (843) 255-7301
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