Media Contact:

Courtney Young 

Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park

Phone: 843-255-7301

Email: cyoung@exploremitchelville.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

“HOLIDAY NIGHTS AND LIGHTS” IN HISTORIC MITCHELVILLE FREEDOM PARK RETURNS

Join us for a mesmerizing drive through the Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park as it transforms into a winter wonderland! From December 2nd to 4th, our beloved Holiday Nights & Lights event returns for the fourth year, bringing with it twinkling lights and fun holiday displays. The display is open nightly from Saturday, December 2nd through Monday, December 4th, 2023, from  6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, 40 Harriet Tubman Way, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. This is an event for all ages, where children and adults alike can immerse themselves in a dazzling holiday light display.

Prepare for a magical evening at the Park—grab some hot cocoa, tune into your favorite Christmas music channel, and keep an eye out for surprises that might seem a bit out of place in the park! To avoid long waits, we recommend lining up on Beach City Road beginning at 5:45 pm or at 7:30 pm. We ask for your patience with our volunteers and fellow participants. Admission is free, but donations are warmly accepted to support our mission. For more information about this event via our website at exploremitchellville.org or call 843-255-7301.

When: 

Nightly from Saturday, December 2 – Monday, December 4, 2022

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Where: 

Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park 

40 Harriet Tubman Way

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29926

Participants should line up on Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island, SC

About Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park: 

Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization and a cherished cultural landmark dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history of Mitchelville, a significant community founded by formerly enslaved individuals in 1862. The park aims to promote human understanding and foster just communities through the exploration of arts, culture, and history. To learn more about the park’s initiatives and projects, visit exploremitchelville.org.

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