Back By Popular Demand!! The annual overnight experience in Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park is not one that you will want to miss! Read More »
Explore the park at your own pace and leisure. Informative signs and placards are placed around the park to guide your journey. Guided private tours are also available (by reservation only).
From the Praise House to the Bateau, the park features historical exhibits that will take you back in time, along with events, such as our annual Juneteenth Celebration, to celebrate the present and future.
Gain honorary citizenship to the Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park (HMFP) by contributing to our efforts to keep the stories of our ancestors alive.
The park is open daily, from 6 AM to 9 PM. Discover the park through our tours, powerful events, or simply bring a picnic lunch to enjoy the beautiful coastline views.
There’s a plan in the works to create a center that showcases the history of the South Carolina town formerly known as Mitchelville. Article by Maya Rodriguez March 1, 2023 https://scrippsnews.com/stories/first-town-run-by-formerly-enslaved-people/?jwsource=cl Link to Article Along the marshes of the South Carolina coast, Hilton Head Island
By Shayla Martin Feb. 5, 2023 Read full article here. Founded in 1862, Mitchelville was the first self-governed town of free Black people in the United States. At its height, 3,000 formerly enslaved residents lived on 200 acres. The residents elected their own officials and had
Bridgette Bartlett Royall discovers what makes our beautiful town so captivating. Read the full article here.
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