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SUMMARY:2025 Freedom Day at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park "Honoring African American Labor\, Leadership\, and General Harriet Tubman's Legacy"
DESCRIPTION:“Honoring African American Labor\, Leadership\, and General Harriet Tubman’s Legacy”\nDate: Saturday\, February 1\, 2025\nTime: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nLocation: Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park\, 40 Harriet Tubman Way\, Hilton Head Island\, SC 29926\nAdmission: Complimentary \nStep into history and celebrate the remarkable legacy of Harriet Tubman and the African American community’s contributions to labor and the development of Historic Mitchelville—the first self-governed town of formerly enslaved people in the United States. \nThis year’s Freedom Day event promises an inspiring exploration of how Harriet Tubman’s fearless leadership and strategic brilliance helped build a thriving workforce and economy in Historic Mitchelville. \n \n“This year\, Freedom Day at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park offers a unique opportunity to learn more about one of Mitchelville’s most impactful heroes\, the incredible Harriet Tubman. She was a fearless leader whose vision and determination helped shape Historic Mitchelville into a thriving community and economy.”— Ahmad Ward\, Executive Director. \nWhy Attend?\n\nCelebrate African American resilience\, ingenuity\, and leadership.\nGain a deeper understanding of General Harriet Tubman’s pivotal role through engaging presentations\, powerful artistry\, and inspiring music.\nWitness the dynamic SCAD Bee Sharps in a performance that will leave you moved and inspired.\nConnect with history and honor the legacy of Historic Mitchelville’s trailblazers.\n\nAbout Our Special Guests \n\n\n\nDr. Edda Fields-Black\nWesley Wofford\nSCAD Bee Sharps\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Edda Fields-Black is a leading Harriet Tubman scholar and author with deep ancestral ties to the Combahee River Raid. Her work illuminates the pivotal moments in history that led to liberation and economic empowerment.\nWesley Wofford is a celebrated sculptor whose work brings untold stories of our collective history to life\, including his renowned sculpture Harriet Tubman – The Journey to Freedom.\nThe SCAD Bee Sharps are the university’s premier student vocal ensemble. Specializing in a range of musical genres\, from Great American Songbook classics to popular spirituals and today’s pop hits\, these elite SCAD student performers from around the U.S. do it all: sing\, dance\, and dazzle! Whether they are backed by a four-piece band or singing alongside SCAD alum and American Idol winner Candice Glover (B.F.A.\, dramatic writing\, 2022)\, the SCAD Bee Sharps are a must-see.\n\n\n\nFor More Information\nVisit exploremitchelville.org or call 843-255-7301. \nDon’t miss this powerful celebration of courage\, leadership\, and the enduring impact of African American contributions to our history. We’ll see you at Freedom Day!
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/2025-freedom-day-at-historic-mitchelville-freedom-park-honoring-african-american-labor-leadership-and-general-harriet-tubmans-legacy/
LOCATION:Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park\, 40 Harriet Tubman Way\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Featured,Gullah,Gullah Storytelling,Heritage,History,Live Music,Music,Things To Do
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park":MAILTO:jwright@exploremitchelville.org
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