Jubilee: Festival of Heritage

The Midlands area is rich in history and heritage, and on Saturday, September 19, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Historic Columbia will host its 37th annual Jubilee, titled Festival of Heritage. Hosted on the grounds of the historic Mann-Simons Site each year, the event is designed to celebrate and honor the rich local cultural heritage and entrepreneurial spirit exhibited throughout the Midlands.

Jubilee features a variety of activities, including hands-on demonstrations from some of the region’s most skilled artists and craftsmen; musical entertainment, including African drumming, R&B, jazz and gospel; and vendors with African-influenced and traditional merchandise. Other festival highlights include tours of the Mann-Simons Site and African-American heritage sites.

Cost: Free. Location: the Mann-Simons Site, 1403 Richland St., Columbia. For more information, call 803-252-1770, ext. 23, email [email protected] or visit HistoricColumbia.org.