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Visit the Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park

Park Address

40 Harriet Tubman Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

+1 (843) 255-7301

Upcoming Programs & Events

Please email jwright@exploremitchelville.org or call 843 255 7301 or 843 338 2398 for group tours.

Holiday Nights & Lights

🌟2024 Holiday Nights and Lights Drive Through Light Display🌟
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, bringing with it twinkling lights and fun holiday displays.

Dates:
Saturday, December 2nd 6-8pm
Sunday, December 3rd 6-8pm
Monday, December 4th 6-8pm

Location: To enjoy the display, load your car up with holiday cheer and patience. Please line up along Beach City Road on Hilton Head Island to wait your turn to drive through our fun display. 

🎄 Festive Atmosphere: As you drive through, be enchanted by holiday fun and music that you can tune into on your car radio.
🕊️ A Celebration of Community: Most importantly, this event is a celebration of unity, joy, and the spirit of the holidays. It’s a time to come together, be dazzled, and make lasting memories.
🚗Safety First: This event is designed to be enjoyed from the safety and comfort of your vehicle.
Join us for an unforgettable journey of holiday magic at the Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park.

Exhibitions

Tours

Our exciting and dynamic private tours for individuals and groups take visitors deep into Mitchelville’s history, from docking slave ships to the roots of the Reconstruction era.

Self Guided Tours

Our exciting and dynamic private tours for individuals and groups take visitors deep into Mitchelville’s history, from docking slave ships to the roots of the Reconstruction era.

Private Tours

Private tours guided by a member of our volunteer staff, offering vistors an opportunity to take a deep dive into the history of Mitchelville. Prices are $8.00 per person group booking of 10 to 15.

2023 Available Dates:

January 10, 17, 24
February 7, 21, 28
March 7, 14, 21
April 4, 11, 18
May 2, 9, 16
June 6, 13
July 11, 18
August 1, 8, 15
September 12, 19, 26
October 3, 10, 17
November 7, 14, 28
December 5

Please email jwright@exploremitchelville.org or call 843 255 7301 or 843 338 2398 for group tours.

Come discover the evolution of freedom. You can begin the journey at the dock where the slave ships arrived and continues through the development of a thriving post-slavery community in the South.

$8.00

Educational Programming

Please email jwright@exploremitchelville.org or call 843 255 7301 or 843 338 2398 for group tours.

Past Programs & Events

Please email jwright@exploremitchelville.org or call 843 255 7301 or 843 338 2398 for group tours.

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