Juneteenth Campfire Conversation & Sleepover with Joe McGill

duration: 4 hours
min_age: 10
max_age: 99
description: Gather around the campfire at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park for an evening of meaningful conversation, shared history, and community connection led by Joe McGill of The Slave Dwelling Project. This program invites participants to reflect on life in the Lowcountry during the Revolutionary War era and consider daily experiences of enslaved people on Hilton Head Island in 1776. Enjoy a traditional Gullah family-style dinner served at a communal table, engage in guided storytelling and dialogue, you can also choose to stay overnight for an optional primitive-style camping experience to deepen your group's connection to the site.
highlights: * Guided storytelling and discussion with an expert on African-American life in the Lowcountry
* Family-style Gullah meal shared at a communal table
* Intimate campfire atmosphere that encourages reflection and conversation
* Optional overnight camping experience available
check_in_details: Registration required. Open to all ages. Bring your own chair and comfort items. No outside food or drink permitted.
restrictions: * No outside food or drink permitted
extras: Optional overnight experience; limited tents available for $25 to reserve, or guests may bring their own camping equipment (indicate during registration). Park restrooms remain open overnight.
disclaimers: Open to all ages. Registration required.