December 4: The Holiday Experience at Mitchelville Freedom Park featuring Marlena Smalls & The Hallelujah Singers, 5-6:30 p.m. Lighting of the Big Oak Tree with live music and light refreshments. Free and open to the public; donations welcome. 229 Beach City Rd. (843) 255-7301 or exploremitchelville.org.
February 1: The Official Naming of Mitchelville Freedom Park, formerly known as Fish Haul Creek Park, noon. The ceremony is free and open to the public. 226 Beach City Rd. (843) 225-7301 or www.exploremitchelville.org.
February 10: The Freedom Experience at Mitchelville, part of the Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration, at Mitchelville Freedom Park, 11 a.m. Journey through historic Mitchelville and meet the influential men who were there, including General O. Mitchel and the town’s first pastor, Rev. Murch. Admission is a free will offering. 226 Beach City Rd. (843) […]
June 15-16: The Celebration will reveal new interactive experiences that are significant to the era of Mitchelville in the Reconstruction Era, plus a live performance by Ranky Tanky. Admission tickets for the Juneteenth Celebration are $10 for general admission, Free for children 10 and under. The 2018 Juneteenth Celebration presented Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park will […]
June 15-16: The Celebration will reveal new interactive experiences that are significant to the era of Mitchelville in the Reconstruction Era, plus a live performance by Ranky Tanky. Admission tickets for the Juneteenth Celebration are $10 for general admission, Free for children 10 and under. The 2018 Juneteenth Celebration presented Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park will […]
November 23: Veterans Day 5K at Mitcheville Freedom Park! Race starts at 8 a.m. https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/HiltonHeadIsland/OperationRRVeteransDay5k.
December 3: 5th Anniversary Celebration Of The Toni Morrison Bench In Mitchelville Big Oak Tree. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free admission includes light refreshments. Donations accepted. Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, 229 Beach City Rd. (843) 255-7301 or exploremitchelville.org.
The Juneteenth Celebration will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Hilton Head Island at the Mitchelville Freedom Park, 226 Beach City Rd. For one day only, the first self-governed freedmen’s town in America will be revived with historical reenactments, a special children’s play area and a main stage performance by the Billboard Chart topping […]
Come and drive through Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park’s Season’s Greetings from Around the World Light Display. This huge light display takes you around the globe with international decor all lighted up for the holidays! Event is free, but donations to Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park are welcome. www.exploremitchelville.org.
Come and drive through Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park’s Season’s Greetings from Around the World Light Display. This huge light display takes you around the globe with international decor all lighted up for the holidays! Event is free, but donations to Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park are welcome. www.exploremitchelville.org.
Come and drive through Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park’s Season’s Greetings from Around the World Light Display. This huge light display takes you around the globe with international decor all lighted up for the holidays! Event is free, but donations to Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park are welcome. www.exploremitchelville.org.
Join us for the anticipated return of our annual Juneteenth Celebration in Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park! SAT JUN 19 2021 AT 11:00 AM TO 03:00 PM at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park | Hilton Head Island
THE HERITAGE LIBRARY CELEBRATES “HISTORIC HOLIDAYS” IN 2021 Living history day is scheduled for December 11th Historic Holidays is back safety in person with engaging events at our amazing historic sites from December 4th through 11th. The Heritage Library proudly presents 2021’s Historic Holidays: A Celebration of Sea Island Traditions. This year’s return to in-person […]
Saturday, Sunday and Monday, December 4-6: Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park’s Drive-Through Holiday Light Display, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a drive through experience of lights in the heart of Historic Mitchelville. Free and open to everyone, registration is requested. 226 Beach City Road. HeritageLib.org/historicholidays.
Saturday, Sunday and Monday, December 4-6: Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park’s Drive-Through Holiday Light Display, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a drive through experience of lights in the heart of Historic Mitchelville. Free and open to everyone, registration is requested. 226 Beach City Road. HeritageLib.org/historicholidays.
Saturday, Sunday and Monday, December 4-6: Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park’s Drive-Through Holiday Light Display, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a drive through experience of lights in the heart of Historic Mitchelville. Free and open to everyone, registration is requested. 226 Beach City Road. HeritageLib.org/historicholidays.
Saturday, December 11: Historic Corridor Walking Tour. 9:30 – 11:30 am. This is a 2 & ½ mile walk that starts and ends at Mitchelville and includes Queen Chapel AME Church, Cherry Hill School, Ft. Howell and Mitchelville Freedom Park. No charge for this event but registration is required. Participants should wear comfortable shoes, bring […]
The time is right to try something new, and we’re more than ready to host Blues & BBQ in Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park. With all-you-can-eat BBQ slow roasted by South Carolina Ambassador Chef Chris Williams and music by Marlena Smalls and Atlanta’s own “Upscale” Band, this year’s Blues & BBQ is one you can’t miss. […]
The Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Hilton Head Island returns June 18, 2022 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. It takes place at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, located at 229 Beach City Road on Hilton Head Island. Enjoy crowd-favorite food, art vendors plus live bands! Tickets are $5 – $20. For tickets for this year’s event, go to www.eventbrite.com.
The 7th Annual Sandalwood Run for Hunger will be held on Hilton Head Island Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 8:30 am. FOR DETAILS ON PACKET PICKUP CLICK HERE. The Sandalwood Community Food Pantry is delighted to be partnering with our Title Sponsors. These are Giuseppi’s Restaurant and the SERG Restaurant Group, as well as the Palmetto […]
Join us on March 25, 2023, 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm for the Annual Blue and BBQ at Mitchelville! Back again… but with a twist! This year’s crowd favorite has an all-blue theme! So get your tickets and your blue outfit ready! About Mitchelville: What had begun as only a military mission grew into something […]
Join us for a weekend full of joy, culture, and commemoration as we celebrate Juneteenth! Join us in fellowship and community to honor our collective history and the emancipation of enslaved people “Where Freedom Began” in Mitchelveille on Hilton Head Island! Prepare for an unforgettable experience filled with learning opportunities, lively performances, delicious food, and engaging activities. 3rd Annual […]
Join us for a weekend full of joy, culture, and commemoration as we celebrate Juneteenth! Join us in fellowship and community to honor our collective history and the emancipation of enslaved people “Where Freedom Began” in Mitchelveille on Hilton Head Island! Prepare for an unforgettable experience filled with learning opportunities, lively performances, delicious food, and engaging activities. 3rd Annual […]
Join us for a weekend full of joy, culture, and commemoration as we celebrate Juneteenth! Join us in fellowship and community to honor our collective history and the emancipation of enslaved people “Where Freedom Began” in Mitchelveille on Hilton Head Island! Prepare for an unforgettable experience filled with learning opportunities, lively performances, delicious food, and engaging activities. 3rd Annual […]
September 9: The Historic Freedom Park hosts their annual “Blue & BBQ” featuring Chef Chris Williams and Chef Thomas Baker. Wear blue! 3-7 p.m. 40 Harriet Tubman Way. For tickets, tables or more information, call (843) 255-7301 or visit www.exploremitchelville.org.
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