Passport to Freedom 250

In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence, USCB’s 2026 African American History Month series highlights 250 years of African American history, heritage, and cultural impact in the South Carolina Lowcountry. The centerpiece of the series is a 25-site “Passport to Freedom” booklet, inviting participants in and around the USCB community to explore local sites, reflect, and collect commemorative stamps.

Learn More Here: https://www.uscb.edu/community/african-american-history-month.html

CAMPUS & COMMUNITY EVENTS

Freedom Day at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park
Saturday, February 7, 2026  |  11am

Orangeburg Massacre Commemoration
Sunday, February 8, 2026

Scavenger Hunt at the Library (USCB Bluffton Campus)
Monday, February 9, 2026  |  1-4pm

Beaufort County School District African American History Education Conference (AAHEC)
Thursday, February 12 – Saturday, February 14, 2026  |  Register
USCB students attend at no additional charge

Douglass Day at USCB
Friday, February 13, 2026 |  12noon – 3:00pm, Hargray 162

Gullah Geechee Roots of Black History at St. Helena Island Branch Library
Thursday, February 19, 2026  |  5:30pm

Harvesting Heritage at Penn Center
Saturday, February 21, 2026  |  10:30am – 2:30pm  &  6:00pm – 8:30pm

SERIES CLOSING & AWARDS RECEPTIONS
Celebrate participation • Awards & recognition • Reception with refreshments

Thursday, February 26, 2026  |  6pm – 7pm
Bluffton Campus — Hargray Lobby
Zoom: Attend here.

Friday, February 27, 2026  |  6pm – 7pm
Beaufort Campus — Newcastle Building, 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Zoom: Attend here.