34th Annual Jubilee: Festival of Heritage

Join us as we present the 34th Annual Jubilee: Festival of Heritage, celebrating culture and the contributions of Celia Mann and her descendants, a family whose roots began with the work of a freed enslaved person to the entrepreneurial spirit of her descendants. Festival activities include: Hands-on demonstrations from some of the region‘s most skilled artists and craftsmen, Live musical entertainment including R&B, jazz, blues and gospel, Vendors with African-influenced and traditional merchandise, and Tours of the Mann-Simons Site, bus tours of African-American heritage sites, the Modjeska Simkins property and many other events throughout the day.