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Friday, June 21st

2 — 3 p.m.

​​Columbia Canopy Project Community Celebration​ | Lower Waverly / MLK

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged but not required.

Register Now

Martin Luther King, Jr. Park : 2300 Greene Street, Columbia, SC 29205

Join Historic Columbia and Columbia Green on Arbor Day as we celebrate the Columbia Canopy Project's Community Celebration in the Lower Waverly / MLK Community.

The Columbia Canopy Project commemorates the leaders of historically marginalized communities and addresses the impacts of structural racism through neighborhood histories and memorial trees. This event will include brief remarks and a wayside signage unveiling.

Learn more about the Columbia Canopy Project

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    In the event of a date change due to inclement weather, those who have pre-registered using the link above will be notified. 

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    Katharine Allen, Director of Outreach & Engagement 
    (803) 252-7742 ext. 37

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Columbia, SC 29201

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1616 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201

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