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JUBILEE: FESTIVAL OF HERITAGE CELEBRATES ITS 26TH YEAR

COLUMBIA, SC - Celebrate the remarkable life of Celia Mann and her descendents as Historic Columbia explores the traditional arts and culture of African Americans in South Carolina with the 26th anniversary of Jubilee: Festival of Heritage, Thursday, August 26-28, 2004.

In its 26th year Jubilee continues to gain a reputation as one of the best festivals in the Southeast. "We are proud that Jubilee has gained such a strong regional reputation and has become a mainstay in Columbia's cultural community," notes Charles Ashe, vice president of Historic Columbia's board of trustees and chair of the Jubilee Committee. "Our goal is to continue to provide a quality experience that is both educational and entertaining."

This year's festival features musical performers, artists, storytellers, and reenactors at the Mann-Simons Cottage throughout the day on Saturday. The event is free and open to the public. Children can enjoy the interactive performances as well as hands-on art activities. The Mann-Simons Cottage will be open for guided tours and the trolley tour of Columbia's African-American sites "Homeplaces, Workplaces and Resting Places" will run throughout the afternoon. Vendors of specialty food and traditional merchandise will also be on hand.

Jubilee opens Thursday evening, August 28, with preview Gala performances by Bess Daniels and Skipp Pearson and Jazzology.

CONTACT
Adam M. Roy
Public Relations Coordinator
803.252.1770 ext. 27
aroy@historiccolumbia.org

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