Blue and BBQ Annual Benefit

Date: March 29, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location:  Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, 40 Harriet Tubman Way

Benefit Tickets:$125 By Clicking Below or the “Booking Now” Button to the right. 

 

2025 Blue & BBQ Annual Benefit

Saturday, March 29, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, 40 Harriet Tubman Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

Dust Off Your Boots & Hats & Saddle Up for the 2025 Blue & BBQ Annual Fundraising Benefit

Saddle up and join us for an unforgettable afternoon at the 2025 Blue & BBQ, where the Old West’s charm meets the Lowcountry’s soulful vibes. Put on your cowboy boots and hats, and get ready to enjoy Hilton Head Island’s only outdoor Lowcountry Dance with a modern twist on classic cowboy charm.

Join Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park for the 2025 Blue & BBQ Annual Fundraising Benefit, a unique event combining music, food, and immersive activities with a Modern Cowboy twist. This year’s benefit supports Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park’s 2025 fundraising efforts, including the completion of key park projects that bring the Mitchelville story to life.

Live Music & Dancing

  • Two bands will surely have you up and dancing.
  • Tap your boots to the rhythm of a live bluegrass band and join in guided dancing sessions led by a professional instructor.

All Inclusive Food & Beverage Experience 

  • Enjoy some of South Carolina’s finest BBQ from Da Shack
  • Enjoy Beer and Wine from the bar!

Exciting Event Activations

  • Watch a live blacksmith in action.
  • Explore our archaeology dig site tours and uncover history.
  • Stroll through our ghosted structures while enjoying delicious food stations.
  • Enjoy Yemassee’s, The Carolina Cowboys, and their horses.

Dress Code
Embrace the Modern Cowboy spirit—cowboy boots, hats, and a touch of blue are a must!

Tickets
Admission includes food, drinks, and entertainment for $125. Tables and Sponsorships are also available; please email Joyce Wright at jwright@exploremitchelville.org for more information! Proceeds support Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park’s year-round work in preserving and sharing the rich history of America’s first self-governed community of the formerly enslaved.

Parking & Shuttle

Complimentary shuttle service is available from Cherry Hill School (Dillon & Beach City Road).

Why Attend
This year’s benefit continues the success of raising over $50,000 in 2024 to launch the Mitchelville School Outreach Program, which brings the story of resilience, determination, and Gullah Geechee culture to Lowcountry students. Let’s continue building on that success to impact future generations!

Fundraising Focus:

Proceeds from this event will advance several transformative projects at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, including:

  • Era Home Garden: A historically accurate garden showcasing African seeds and outdoor household practices.
  • Archaeological Core Samples: 3-D displays of historical artifacts for visitor interpretation.
  • Interpretive Trail: A 12-foot-wide path connecting key interpretation points with outdoor exhibits and original artworks.
  • Church/Archaic Reflection Area: A spiritual space for contemplation and learning about Mitchelville’s history.

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