About This Event
2025 Freedom Day at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park
Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, 40 Harriet Tubman Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Admission: Complimentary
"Honoring African American Labor, Leadership, and Honoring General Harriet Tubman's Legacy"
Step 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.
This 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.
"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.
Why Attend?
- Celebrate African American resilience, ingenuity, and leadership.
- Gain a deeper understanding of General Harriet Tubman’s pivotal role through engaging presentations, powerful artistry, and inspiring music.
- Witness the dynamic SCAD Bee Sharps in a performance that will leave you moved and inspired.
- Connect with history and honor the legacy of Historic Mitchelville’s trailblazers.
About Our Special Guests
| Dr. Edda Fields-Black | Wesley Wofford |
SCAD Bee Sharps |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. 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. | Wesley 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. |
The 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. |
For More Information
Visit exploremitchelville.org or call 843-255-7301.
Don’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!
About This Event
2025 Freedom Day at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park
Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, 40 Harriet Tubman Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Admission: Complimentary
"Honoring African American Labor, Leadership, and Honoring General Harriet Tubman's Legacy"
Step 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.
This 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.
"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.
Why Attend?
- Celebrate African American resilience, ingenuity, and leadership.
- Gain a deeper understanding of General Harriet Tubman’s pivotal role through engaging presentations, powerful artistry, and inspiring music.
- Witness the dynamic SCAD Bee Sharps in a performance that will leave you moved and inspired.
- Connect with history and honor the legacy of Historic Mitchelville’s trailblazers.
About Our Special Guests
| Dr. Edda Fields-Black | Wesley Wofford |
SCAD Bee Sharps |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. 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. | Wesley 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. |
The 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. |
For More Information
Visit exploremitchelville.org or call 843-255-7301.
Don’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!