Celebrate Black History and Culture on September 21 at Jubilee Festival
September 17, 2024
Historic Columbia invites the community to experience the rich heritage and vibrant culture at the 46th annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture. The event will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the grounds of the historic Mann-Simons Site at 1403 Richland Street. Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend.
The Jubilee Festival promises a day filled with live music, art, dance, and storytelling, offering something for everyone to enjoy. Attendees can explore a diverse marketplace featuring local vendors, enjoy delicious food and beverages, and participate in family-friendly activities in the Kids Zone, presented by the Columbia (SC) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated. This year’s entertainment lineup will be headlined by Sunshine Anderson and includes performances by TiffanyJ, Master Splnta, Francis Marion University YGB Gospel Choir, Nahi Grūv, Black Nerd Mafia, and more.
In addition to live entertainment, attendees can dive deeper into local Black history by taking a free tour of the historic Mann-Simons Site and Modjeska Monteith Simkins House, both located on the festival grounds, or hop on a free Black history bus tour, sponsored by Columbia SC 63 and USC’s Center for Civil Rights. Festivalgoers can also get hands-on with history when visiting our demonstration artists and try making crafts like Abayomi dolls and sweetgrass baskets. The Kids Zone will offer activities such as robotics demonstrations, free books and face painting, and special visits from SCETV’s Smart Cat, Riverbanks Zoo Animal Ambassadors, and more.
For full festival details, please visit Historic Columbia’s website.
Jubilee is hosted by Historic Columbia and presented by Ambetter by Absolute Total Care, with additional support from Grace Outdoor Advertising, The Big DM, Hot 103.9, and WACH Fox. Visit the event webpage for a full list of this year’s sponsors.
About Historic Columbia
In November 1961, a small group of individuals intent on saving the Ainsley Hall House from demolition officially incorporated as Historic Columbia. Over the next five decades the organization, which was founded on the premise of preservation and education, would take on the stewardship of seven historic properties in Richland County. Today, the organization serves as a model for local preservation efforts and interpretation of local history. Visit historiccolumbia.org or find us on Facebook, Instagram, X, or YouTubefor more details.
