Performing groups invited to participate in Historic Columbia’s Jubilee: Festival of Heritage
Performing groups that celebrate African American heritage are invited to be part of Historic Columbia's 37th annual Jubilee: Festival of Heritage on Saturday, Sept. 19.
Historic Columbia is searching for entertainment acts that reflect Jubilee and African American heritage, such as drum and dance groups, gospel, jazz, blues and spoken word. The deadline for entertainment registration is July 15, and the entertainer application form is available at historiccolumbia.org. Entertainment acts may request fees.
Associations, churches, civic/service groups, health/medical organizations, charities and other businesses are invited to participate as vendors. The cost to participate is $25 for nonprofit vendors, $55 for marketplace vendors and $125 for food vendors. Spaces are limited and reserved on a first-come, first-served basis once approved by the vendor committee. One table and two chairs are provided at no charge; additional items such as electricity, extra tables and extra space are available for an additional charge of $15 to $25. Vendor application forms are available at historiccolumbia.org, and the deadline for vendor registration is Sept. 4.
Jubilee: Festival of Heritage celebrates the rich cultural heritage and entrepreneurial spirit of the Mann-Simons family. The festival is free and open to the public at the historic Mann-Simons Site at 1403 Richland St. For more information about Jubilee and the Mann-Simons Site, please visit historiccolumbia.org/jubilee, call 803.252.1770 ext. 36 or email jubilee@historiccolumbia.org.
About Historic Columbia Foundation
In November 1961, a small group of individuals intent on saving the Ainsley Hall House from demolition officially incorporated as the Historic Columbia Foundation. Over the next five decades the organization, which was founded on the premise of preservation and education, would take on the stewardship of seven historic properties in Richland County. Today, the organization serves as a model for local preservation efforts and interpretation of local history. Visit historiccolumbia.org or find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube for more details.
Via: Historic Columbia Foundation
Be part of Historic Columbia’s Jubilee: Festival of Heritage!
Be part of one of the Midlands' most-anticipated festivals as an entertainer, demonstration artist or vendor at Historic Columbia's 36th annual Jubilee: Festival of Heritage on Saturday, Aug. 23.
Historic Columbia is searching for entertainment acts that reflect Jubilee and African American heritage, such as drum and dance groups, gospel, blues and spoken-word acts, and for demonstration artists who can demonstrate and engage guests in crafts that reflect African American arts such as basket weaving, print making or indigo dying. The deadline for entertainment registration is June 30, and the entertainer application form is available at historiccolumbia.org. Interested demonstration artists should apply at JubileeEducation78@gmail.com.
Associations, churches, civic/service groups, health/medical organizations, charities and other businesses are all invited to participate in this year's Jubilee. The cost to participate is $25 for nonprofit vendors, $55 for marketplace vendors and $125 for food vendors. Spaces are limited and reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. One table and two chairs are provided at no charge; additional items such as electricity, extra tables and extra space are available for an additional charge of $15 to $25.
Vendor application forms are available at historiccolumbia.org, and the deadline for registration is Aug. 8. Please send vendor applications to JubileeVendors@gmail.com.
Jubilee: Festival of Heritage celebrates the rich cultural heritage and entrepreneurial spirit of the Mann-Simons family. The festival is free and open to the public, running from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the historic Mann-Simons Site at 1403 Richland St. For more information about Jubilee and the Mann-Simons Site, please visit historiccolumbia.org.
About Historic Columbia Foundation:
In November 1961, a small group of individuals intent on saving the Ainsley Hall House from demolition officially incorporated as the Historic Columbia Foundation. Over the next five decades the organization, which was founded on the premise of preservation and education, would take on the stewardship of seven historic properties in Richland County. Today, the organization serves as a model for local preservation efforts and interpretation of local history. Visit historiccolumbia.org for more information.
Historic Columbia Foundation celebrates 35 years of Jubilee: Festival of Heritage
The Historic Columbia Foundation presents the 35th anniversary of Jubilee: Festival of Heritage on August 24. Jubilee celebrates the rich cultural heritage and entrepreneurial spirit of the Mann-Simons family and is held on the grounds of the Mann-Simons Site in Columbia, S.C. The festival is free and open to the public from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
A sample of festival activities:
- Live musical entertainment including R&B, jazz, blues and gospel
- Vendors with African-influenced and traditional merchandise
- Crafts and activities for children
- Tours of the Mann-Simons Site (adults $1/children free)
- Bus tours of African-American heritage sites (adults $2/children free), the Modjeska Simkins property
- Many other events throughout the day
View the list of participating artists and vendors and find more information on
Historic Columbia Foundation's website. (
Pictured: Indigo artist
Arianne King Comer at Jubilee 2012.)
About the Mann-Simons Family:
Although only one house stands today, the Mann-Simons Site historically was a collection of commercial and domestic spaces owned and operated by the same African-American family from at least 1843 until 1970. Former slaves from Charleston, Celia Mann, a midwife, and Ben Delane, a boatman, became the first generation of family members to live on the property and laid a social and material foundation that allowed successive generations to pursue a variety of businesses and social undertakings.
The property and its multiple buildings changed considerably over time to better accommodate the needs, tastes, and aspirations of this remarkable family.
Historic Columbia Foundation recently completed the Mann-Simons Outdoor Museum, a free exhibit featuring five ghost structures, interactive wayside signage and a new website,
www.mannsimons.com. This outdoor museum is a first for South Carolina and one of a handful of its kind nationwide.
Via: Historic Columbia Foundation
Historic Columbia Foundation debuts exhibit on ceramics in 19th-century Columbia
On July 26, Historic Columbia Foundation will debut From Landrum to Leeds: Common Ceramics in 19th-Century Columbia, a new exhibit highlighting examples of the Foundation’s collection of locally made and used ceramics. The exhibit will be on display at the Robert Mills House through January 31.
The exhibit draws on HCF's growing collection of locally made and imported ceramics, including various dining, cooking and storage wares common in 19th-century Columbia, S.C. In addition to Edgefield pottery and a variety of imported English ceramics, exhibit highlights include examples from the Landrum-Stork pottery, which was located in what is today Forest Acres.
From Landrum to Leeds is shown as part of the regularly scheduled guided tours of the Robert Mills House. Ceramics are highlighted in a focus gallery and displayed in period-appropriate settings throughout the house.
Tours run at the top of the hour Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last tour starts at 3 p.m.) and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. (last tour starts at 4 p.m.). Free for HCF members, tours are $6 for non-member adults and $3 for non-member youth. Tickets can be purchased at the Gift Shop at Robert Mills, 1616 Blanding Street.
HCF’s Second Sunday Roll in August will focus on ceramics as well. John Sherrer, Historic Columbia Foundation’s director of cultural resources, will lead this tour exploring the ceramics interests of 19th-century Columbians. Starting with a guided tour of From Landrum to Leeds, participants will then travel by bus to Forest Acres to see the former location of the Landrum-Stork pottery. Other stops include Main Street, where locals purchased a variety of domestically produced and imported wares for their homes and businesses during the 1800s. The Sunday Roll takes place Aug. 11 at 2 p.m.
For more information about the exhibit and the tour, visit Historic Columbia Foundation's website.
Images
Above: blue shell platter. Made in Leeds and other English manufacturing centers, shell-edge style dishes, serving platters and other forms were popular among residents of Columbia and Richland County. Right: alkaline-glazed stoneware storage jug. Landrum-Stork pottery is a local expression of the alkaline-glazed tradition made famous in Edgefield, S.C.
About Historic Columbia Foundation
In November 1961, a small group of individuals intent on saving the Ainsley Hall House from demolition officially incorporated as the Historic Columbia Foundation. Over the next five decades the organization, which was founded on the premise of preservation and education, would take on the stewardship of seven historic properties in Richland County. Today, the organization serves as a model for local preservation efforts and interpretation of local history.
Via: Historic Columbia Foundatin
Patchworks of History: The Quilts of Historic Columbia Foundation
Historic Columbia Foundation debuts "Patchworks of History: The Quilts of Historic Columbia Foundation," a new exhibit featuring handcrafted quilts dating back to the 1820s. "Patchworks" will be on display at the Robert Mills House from Jan. 25 through March 17 as part of HCF’s Robert Mills House tours.
Since 1965, HCF has collected and exhibited quilts as a way of preserving the history of Columbia, Richland County and South Carolina. This new exhibit will feature five of the 52 quilts from HCF’s collection as well as early 19th century sewing notions, including a Lady's Companion sewing kit that belonged to Sarah Hall Crotchet, niece of Ainsley Hall (the original owner of the Robert Mills House).
A very labor-intensive craft, quilting became popular in the United States during the early 19th century. Through artifacts, displays and photos, visitors will learn about quilting and the stories quilts tell.
“Favorite shirts, dresses and even towels are purchased, used and disposed of during our lifetimes without thinking. However, quilts, often handmade and passed from generation to generation, are some of America’s most prized family possessions,” says Fielding Freed, director of Historic House Museums. “With pattern names such as Rainbow Tile, Lily of the Valley and Anvil, the colorful and patterned quilts displayed in the exhibit are a feast for the eyes.”
A quilting workshop will take place Saturday, Jan. 26 from 10 am to 3pm at the Robert Mills House. This event includes a tour of the newly installed Patchworks exhibit as well as a workshop on how to make a crazy quilt.
The exhibit is presented as part of the regularly scheduled guided tours of the Robert Mills House. Tours run at the top of the hour Tuesday through Saturday, 9 am to 3 pm and Sunday, 1 to 4 pm. Free for HCF members, the tour is $6 for non-member adults and $3 for non-member youth. Tickets can be purchased at the Gift Shop at Robert Mills, 1616 Blanding Street. Visit www.historiccolumbia.org for more information about the exhibit and the workshop.
Via: Historic Columbia Foundation
