Freedom Day 2025

Feb. 1 – 11 AM – 1 PM

Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park

Join us for Freedom Day 2025 at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, honoring the remarkable contributions of African Americans to labor, leadership, and community development. This year’s theme, “Honoring African American Labor, Leadership, and Harriet Tubman’s Legacy,” highlights the incredible impact of Harriet Tubman as a fearless leader and visionary who shaped Historic Mitchelville into a thriving economy.

Event Highlights:

• A presentation by Dr. Edda Fields-Black, Harriet Tubman scholar and author of COMBEE: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War.
• Hear from renowned sculptor Wesley Wofford, creator of the Harriet Tubman – The Journey to Freedom sculpture, which is on display in the Park through April 30, 2025
• Musical performances by SCAD’s celebrated a cappella group, the Bee Sharps.

This event is free and open to the public.