Doors Open at 6:00 pm; Dinner at 6:30 pm; Concert 7:30 pm
Presented by The Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island, Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, and Native Island Business and Community Affairs Association.
Philly native & Georgia transplant, Kova Walker has proudly portrayed Harriet Tubman for Historic Mitchellville Freedom Park at the 2024 South Carolina State Legislators appreciation reception in Columbia. Walker works in the creative arts industry with her most recent projects including work with legendary filmmakers Ava Duvernay in “Origin” and Clint Eastwood in “Juror #2”. She joins us to share her experience in embodying this important figure in our nation’s history.
Curated by Dr. Meldon Hollis, Jr., who served as Associate Director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, General Harriet Tubman is a dynamic, living celebration of Tubman’s importance in the Mitchelville community.
Joining the GGCS’s house band, The Lavon Stevens Trio, our musical guest artist for this episode is soulful vocalist Marti Baker, who specializes in inspiring praise music. In addition to the namesake pianist/leader, the trio includes bassist Clarence Williams and drummer Jimmy Charles.
| Lavon Stevens, artistic advisor Special Guests: Dr. Meldon Hollis, Jr., Member, Board of Directors, Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island Kova Walker, Harriet Tubman Marti Baker, vocalistThe Lavon Stevens Band Lavon Stevens, piano Clarence Williams, bass Jimmy Charles, drums Tour guide and Chef Nettie Williams, previously concierge manager at Marriott Vacations Worldwide and food and beverage manager at Hilton Head Island’s Grand Ocean Resort, has prepared an authentic menu including meal options of: Southern Chicken Thighs with steamed cabbage, carrots, collard, greens, and Hoppin’ Johns (GF); Seafood Casserole with sliced ham and pineapple glaze, Vegetarian Stew with butter beans, buttered noodles, Patrons who order the dinner/concert package will receive
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