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SUMMARY:Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park Film Series
DESCRIPTION:2025 Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park Film Series\nDates: October 22 – 23\, 2025\nLocation: (TBD)\nDetails:\nThe Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park proudly presents the 2025 Historic Mitchelville Film Series\, an annual showcase of compelling films that explore African American history\, culture\, and the enduring legacy of resilience. \nThis year’s event will feature a selection of thought-provoking films followed by engaging discussions with distinguished speakers. Attendees will have the opportunity to reflect on history\, celebrate culture\, and engage in meaningful conversations that connect the past with the present. \nEvent Highlights:\n🎥 Film Screenings – A curated lineup of films that shed light on pivotal stories and experiences in African American history.\n🎙️ Talk Back Sessions – Post-film discussions featuring insightful perspectives from historians\, filmmakers\, and cultural leaders.\n🤝 Reception – A welcoming reception to connect with fellow attendees and discuss the themes explored in the films. \nMore details\, including venue and film selections\, will be announced soon. Stay tuned!
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/historic-mitchelville-freedom-park-film-series-2025-10-23/
LOCATION:Venues to be announced
CATEGORIES:Archaeology,Art,Festival,Film,Gullah,Gullah Storytelling,Heritage,History,Humanities,Theater & Dance,Things To Do,Visual Arts & Photography
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park":MAILTO:jwright@exploremitchelville.org
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SUMMARY:Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park Film Series
DESCRIPTION:2025 Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park Film Series\nDates: October 22 – 23\, 2025\nLocation: (TBD)\nDetails:\nThe Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park proudly presents the 2025 Historic Mitchelville Film Series\, an annual showcase of compelling films that explore African American history\, culture\, and the enduring legacy of resilience. \nThis year’s event will feature a selection of thought-provoking films followed by engaging discussions with distinguished speakers. Attendees will have the opportunity to reflect on history\, celebrate culture\, and engage in meaningful conversations that connect the past with the present. \nEvent Highlights:\n🎥 Film Screenings – A curated lineup of films that shed light on pivotal stories and experiences in African American history.\n🎙️ Talk Back Sessions – Post-film discussions featuring insightful perspectives from historians\, filmmakers\, and cultural leaders.\n🤝 Reception – A welcoming reception to connect with fellow attendees and discuss the themes explored in the films. \nMore details\, including venue and film selections\, will be announced soon. Stay tuned!
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/historic-mitchelville-freedom-park-film-series/
LOCATION:Venues to be announced
CATEGORIES:Archaeology,Art,Festival,Film,Gullah,Gullah Storytelling,Heritage,History,Humanities,Theater & Dance,Things To Do,Visual Arts & Photography
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park":MAILTO:jwright@exploremitchelville.org
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SUMMARY:Dig Mitchelville - Stories Surround Us: A Community Archaeology Town Hall
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URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/dig-mitchelville-stories-surround-us-a-community-archaeology-town-hall/
CATEGORIES:Archaeology,Crescendo 2025,Gullah,History,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T090000
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SUMMARY:Community Archaeology Experience
DESCRIPTION:Be part of history in the making! Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park (HMFP) invites you to “Stories Surround Us: A Community Archaeological Experience” on Saturday\, May 31\, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 40 Harriet Tubman Way\, Hilton Head Island. \nThis free\, hands-on event lets you work alongside real archaeologists as they uncover the past and prepare the site for HMFP’s future Visitor Center. Thanks to the Alice L. Walton Foundation grant\, this special day marks the first of two community events in the “Stories Surround Us” project. The grant also funds “Dig Mitchelville\,” a new digital archive that will share archaeological findings with the community. \n“We want to thank the Walton Family Foundation for their generous support that helps bring Mitchelville’s history to life for everyone\,” said Ahmad Ward\, executive director of Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park. “We are also so thankful to our community for their excitement about this project.” \n  \nWhat You Can Do at the Event: \n\nDig a real archaeological test pit with expert guidance (online registration required)\nSearch for historic artifacts in soil from the first free Black town in the American South\nLearn how archaeologists decide where to excavate\nBe a part of the preparation for the future Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park Visitor’s Center\nBring kids for fun Kid’s Dig activities designed just for them\n\nNo registration is needed to attend this free event. Simply show up and join the activities. To dig a shovel test pit\, please sign up for a time slot online in advance (required). \nVisit digmitchelville.org for more information.  \nYour discoveries on May 31st will help archaeologists understand what lies beneath Mitchelville’s historic grounds as the park plans for a new Visitor Center and will be shared at a town hall event this fall. \nEvent Details: \nWhat: Stories Surround Us: A Community Archaeological Experience \nCost: Free (Sign Up is Required for the shovel test pit activities only) \nTo Learn More & Register for the Shovel Test Pit Activity: Visit digmitchelville.org \n  \nFor Questions Regarding the Dig and Digital Archive: \nContact Dr. Katherine Seeber of Carolina Community Archaeology\, lead archaeologist for HMFP\, at (843) 255-7301 or kseeber@exploremitchelville.org. For all other questions\, visit exploremitchelville.org or call 843-255-7301. \n 
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/community-archaeology-experience/
LOCATION:Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park\, 40 Harriet Tubman Way\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archaeology,History,Things To Do
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SUMMARY:Blue and BBQ Annual Benefit
DESCRIPTION:2025 Blue & BBQ Annual Benefit \nMarch 29\, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Event Tickets Here  \nLocation: Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park\, 40 Harriet Tubman Way\, Hilton Head Island\, SC 29926 \n  \nDust Off Your Boots & Hats & Saddle Up for the 2025 Blue & BBQ Annual Fundraising Benefit \nSaddle up and join us for an unforgettable afternoon at the 2025 Blue & BBQ\, where the Old West’s charm meets the Lowcountry’s soulful vibes. Put on your cowboy boots and hats\, and get ready to enjoy Hilton Head Island’s only outdoor Lowcountry Dance with a modern twist on classic cowboy charm.  \nJoin Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park for the 2025 Blue & BBQ Annual Fundraising Benefit\, a unique event combining music\, food\, and immersive activities with a Modern Cowboy twist. This year’s benefit supports Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park’s 2025 fundraising efforts\, including the completion of key park projects that bring the Mitchelville story to life. \n🎶 Live Music & Dancing \nTwo bands that will surely have you up and dancing.  \nTap your boots to the rhythm of a live bluegrass band and join in guided dancing sessions led by a professional instructor. \nAll Inclusive Food & Beverage Experience  \n\nEnjoy some of South Carolina’s finest BBQ and libations! \n\nExciting Event Activations \n\nWatch a live blacksmith in action. \nExplore our archaeology dig site tours and uncover history.\nStroll through our ghosted structures while enjoying delicious food stations.\nEnjoy Yemmasse’s Black Cowboys and their horses.\n\nDress Code \nEmbrace the Modern Cowboy spirit—cowboy boots\, hats\, and a touch of blue are a must! \nTickets \nAdmission includes all food\, drinks\, and entertainment for $125. Proceeds support the year-round work of Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park in preserving and sharing the rich history of America’s first self-governed community of freedmen. Get your tickets here. \nParking & Shuttle \nPlease park at Cherry Hill School (Dillon & Beach City Road) and enjoy our complimentary shuttle service to the park.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/blue-and-bbq-annual-benefit/
LOCATION:Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park\, 40 Harriet Tubman Way\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archaeology,Drinks,Food,Gullah,Gullah Storytelling,Heritage,History,Humanities,Live Music,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T130000
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SUMMARY:Hilton Head Archaeology presents Dr. Christopher Moore and The Mysterious Carolina Bays
DESCRIPTION:“When the Wright Brothers gave us the airplane\, they didn’t just give us a new way to get around. They gave us a view of the 10\,000 to 500\,000 elliptical-shaped depressions that were oriented exactly the same way\, northwesterly.  Hear Dr. Moore’s theory of what created these mysterious wetlands which the Algonquins called pocosins.” \nSaturday\, May 11. 2024 1:00 – 2:00 pm \n 
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/hilton-head-archaeology-presents-dr-christopher-moore-and-the-mysterious-carolina-bays/
LOCATION:Beaufort County Library Hilton Head Branch\, 11 Beach City Road\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archaeology,Things To Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T143000
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SUMMARY:Discovery Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:The Coastal Discovery Museum’s popular Discovery Lecture Series is held most Wednesdays at 2:30pm (Sept-May). Guest presenters (authors\, university professors\, artists\, environmental educators\, historians\, museum directors\, archivists\, librarians\, not-for-profit directors\, archaeologists\, and more) share educational and fascinating stories about our unique Lowcountry environment\, history\, and culture that will appeal to residents and visitors alike. Whether your interest is learning\, preserving\, or exploring ways to make an impact\, the Lecture Series gives you access to the experts throughout the year. \nThis year’s speakers will include authors\, university professors\, artists\, environmental educators\, historians\, museum directors\, archivists\, librarians\, not-for-profit directors\, archaeologists\, and more as guest speakers enriching our community’s engagement with its culture\, history\, and ecology. Join us to connect with all the Lowcountry has to offer! \n$7 per person. \nReservations are required and may be made by calling 843-689-6767 ext. 223 or by clicking Register Now: \nDiscovery Lecture Series
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/discovery-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Coastal Discovery Museum\, 70 Honey Horn Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archaeology,Art,Education,Environment,Family,Gullah,Heritage,History,History, Science, & Literature,Literary,Nature,Nature,Presentation,Things To Do
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