Saturday, September 20th
11 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture
Mann-Simons Site : 1403 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Experience the vibrant spirit of history and culture at the 47th annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture, presented by Absolute Total Care and hosted by Historic Columbia! Join us on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Mann-Simons Site for a FREE celebration everyone can enjoy!
Mainstage Entertainment
The 2025 Jubilee Mainstage is sponsored by Richland County Councilwoman Gretchen D. Barron.
Mainstage Lineup Announced for the 47th Annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture
Historic Columbia is pleased to announce the mainstage lineup for the 47th annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mann-Simons Site at 1403 Richland Street. This free, community festival celebrates the rich heritage and vibrant culture...
LADY STOUT to Headline Historic Columbia’s 2025 Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture
Historic Columbia is thrilled to announce that LADY STOUT, the genre-defying artist known for her electrifying fusion of soul, rock, and jazz, will headline the 47th annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture, presented by Absolute Total Care. The festival, which takes place at the historic Mann-Simons Site on...
The Legacy of Angie Stone: A Tribute from Her Hometown
As we celebrate African American Music Appreciation Month this June, Historic Columbia honors one of our city's most influential musical figures: Angie Stone. Born Angela Laverne Brown on December 18, 1961, in Columbia, South Carolina, Stone's journey from local gospel choirs to international acclaim embodies the rich tapestry of Black musical heritage.
| All day between sets | DJ Kelly Kel |
| 10:30 a.m. | Jubilee Choirs |
| 11:15 a.m. | Felton Eaddy |
| 11:30 a.m. | Bhakti Larry Hough and the Bhakti Project |
| 12:15 p.m. | Sir Chance |
| 12:30 p.m. | Cr3 Wizdom |
| 1:00 p.m. | Brookland Baptist Church's Charles B. Jackson Singers |
| 1:45 p.m. | Chukk Gregory |
| 2:25 p.m. | Palmetto Groovers |
| 2:45 p.m. | Preach Jacobs & The Negro League |
| 3:30 p.m. | Divas of Perfection |
| 3:45 p.m. | Divine Nine Roll Call |
| 4:05 p.m. | Hometown Tribute to the Legacy of Angie Stone |
| 5:00 p.m. | LADY STOUT |
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Kids Zone
The Jubilee Kids Zone is presented by the Columbia (SC) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated. Historic Columbia appreciates their generous support of volunteer power and sponsorship for Jubilee!
Questions about the Kids Zone? Contact Carmen Sangster, Education Manager.
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Demonstration Artists
Mary Ann Moore Anderson | Gourd Artist
Patrice Cole | Abayomi Doll Making
Girl Scouts | STEM Activities
Mary Graham-Grant | Sweetgrass Basket Weaving
Bruce Ingram | Storytelling of the Enslaved
Latoya Thompson | Storytelling Through Quilts
SCDNR | Archaeology ActivityQuestions about Demonstration Artists? Contact Carmen Sangster, Education Manager.
Thank You to our Presenting Sponsor
Thank You to our Mainstage Sponsor
Thank You to our Jubilee Sponsors
Contact Us!
If you have questions about Jubilee, contact Tiffany Wider at twider@historiccolumbia.org.
