In 1978, Columbians gathered at the Mann-Simons historic site to celebrate African American culture and creativity. Nearly 50 years later, the Jubilee Festival lives on as a local tradition. Thought to be the oldest running festival in Columbia, Historic Columbia will host the 46th annual Jubilee Festival of Black History & Culture at the same site, the corner of Richland and Marion streets, on Sept.
21. "The mission of Historic Columbia is not only to preserve places, but to preserve stories that connect us in the present and inspire our shared future, and of course we’re basing that on the past,” Historic Columbia marketing director Emily Brown said. “And this festival really serves as a powerful tribute to the rich Black history and the significant contributions of African Americans here in Columbia.
" Where to go in SC for fall activities, from pumpkin patches to haunted houses The free festival is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 6 p.
m. and will feature musicians, artisans, dancers, storytellers and more than a dozen food vendors. The entertainment lineup includes performances by TiffanyJ, Master Splnta (aka FatRat da Czar), Francis Marion University YGB Gospel Choir, Nahi Grūv and Black Nerd Mafia.
Local R&B artist TiffanyJ is excited to return to the Jubilee Festival, for which she also serves on the steering committee. TiffanyJ performs Soulbird Sessions: Live in Columbia, SC in 2023. “There's so much diversity in Black culture.
Not only will you get somebody like me.