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The Town of Mount Pleasant Historical Commission is hosting several free events to celebrate Black History Month. You can see the list below.
Saturday, Jan. 31 | 3 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Town Hall
Congressman James E. Clyburn – Book Talk & Signing
- Congressman Clyburn will discuss his new book, The First Eight: A Personal History of the Pioneering Black Congressmen Who Shaped a Nation, highlighting trailblazing leaders who helped transform American democracy. A book signing will follow.
Saturday, Feb. 14 | 6 p.m. | Christ Church Parish Hall
The Plantation Singers Spirituals Concert
- Enjoy a special performance by The Plantation Singers. The evening will also include a sweetgrass basket presentation, with items available for purchase.
Saturday, Feb. 21 | 3 p.m. | Venue MP
Community Conversation: Greenhill Stories
- Join us for a Black History Month community conversation featuring long-time Greenhill residents sharing memories of growing up in the area. Founded in 1870 by freedman Hardy Green, Greenhill developed as a close-knit farming community with deep ties to Mount Pleasant and Charleston—and continues to thrive today.
Saturday, Feb. 28 | 3 p.m. | USS Yorktown
Black History Month Presentation with Lt. Col. Leo V. Williams III
- Lt. Col. Williams will share his story and the inspiration behind the naming of the Ford Expedition—a tribute to the Marines’ legacy of service and adventure.
All events are free and open to the public, and all are welcome. You can see the Black History Month website