Celebrating Harriet Tubman: Black Moses Freedom Festival returns to Lowcountry

Celebrating the legacy of Harriet Tubman, the Black Moses Freedom Festival returns to the Lowcountry June 7-9.Photo byBlack Moses Freedom Festival

”Don’t ever stop. Keep going. If you want a taste of freedom, keep going.” - Harriet Tubman

The Black Moses Freedom Festival is returning to the Lowcountry celebrating the legacy of Harriet Tubman on the 161st Anniversary of her June 2, 1863 victory mission on the Combahee River in Beaufort County.

The event will be held June 7th through June 9th, 2024 at 711 Bladen Street and several other spots in the area and features holistic health introductions and demos, film screenings and kayaking excursions, bus trips to historic Penn Center, as well as herbal workshops to engage the public in activities that contribute to well-being and community within the Lowcountry.

The Black Moses Freedom Festival is an opportunity for organizations and local businesses to collaborate with the community through ideas that educate, focusing on local history, economic empowerment, transitioning to healthier life choices, agricultural sustainability, land ownership, art, and heritage to strengthen the community. Also enjoy African Drumming, dancing, spoken word of those carrying ancestral messages, information on land acquisition and more.

The theme of The Black Moses Freedom Festival is “Educate to Empower through Art, Entertainment, and Engagement.” The Festival will provide opportunities for our community to explore, learn, and exercise new paradigms of what liberation means through themes of economic empowerment, agricultural equality, art, wellness imperatives, culture, and community.

Parts of the Schedule of Events:

June 7th:
Harriet’s Heritage Tour: Freedom Walk through Downtown Beaufort with the National Park Service and GirlTrek 8am
Bus Trip to historic Penn Center on St. Helena Island TBA
Vendor Market, Festival and Libation Ceremony at 711 Bladen Street 3pm-9pm
Libation Ceremonial walk to Bay Street 6pm

June 8th:
Harriet’s Heritage Tour: Combahee River Kayaking 7am
Harriet’s Heritage Tour: Freedom Walk through Downtown Beaufort with National Park Service and GirlTrek 8am
Bus Trip to historic Penn Center on St. Helena Island TBA
Vendor Market, Festival at 711 Bladen Street 12pm-10pm
Book Signing and Talk with Professor Stephanie Y. Mitchem
Dinner and Dialog with Jamal Toure 6pm-8pm
Conscious Liberation Party 8pm-10pm

June 9th:
Harriet’s Heritage Tour: Combahee River Kayaking 7am
Sunday Salutations: yoga, meditation, and sound bowls 12pm
Healthy Heritage Brunch 2pm-4pm

"One of the most important parts of this festival is 'The Minty Market,' showcasing our vendors," said Eboni Holmes, festival organizer. "We pride ourselves on supporting black businesses and ensuring that we have natural and unique goods available to the community."

For more information about this event, including vending, performances, workshops and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.BlackMosesFreedomFestival.com.