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2025 Freedom Day at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park
February 1, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday, February 1st, 2025
11am-1pm at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park
Mark your calendar for February 1st as we celebrate Freedom Day, a powerful commemoration of the Gullah Geechee community’s resilience and the legacy of freedom here in Mitchelville. Join us for captivating stories, engaging performances, and the chance to reflect on the history that continues to shape us today. Stay tuned for more event details–this is one celebration you won’t want to miss!
Special Guests:
- Dr. Edda Fields-Black, 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.
- Wesley Wofford, a celebrated sculptor whose work brings untold stories of our collective history to life, including his renowned sculpture Harriet Tubman – The Journey to Freedom.
- SCAD Bee Sharps, the university’s premier student vocal ensemble.
