![]() ![]() The intermission will include a brief presentation on sweetgrass basket making. The Plantations Singers, with director Lynnette White, will perform an A Capella performance of traditional Gullah Spirituals. February 11th: The Plantation Singers 7 pm at Christ Church, 2304 N HWY 17 Following the presentation, Mount Pleasant police officers will discuss topics including the legacy of Edmund Jenkins, the benefits and challenges of being in law enforcement, and the meaning of Black History Month. Sergeant Don Calabrese will give a presentation on the life of Edmund Jenkins, an African American veteran who became the Town's first town marshal. February 4th: Presentation about Edmund Jenkins and Panel Discussion with Members of the Mount Pleasant Police Department 2 pm at Darby Building, 302 Pitt Street The Town of Mount Pleasant Historical Commission celebrates its 9th annual Black History Month in February 2023! The schedule for the 2023 Black History Month celebration is below. ![]() Every Saturday during the month of February, the town sponsors a series of free events that focus on the African American history and Gullah Geechee heritage of Mount Pleasant. Black History Month celebrates the many achievements and contributions made by African Americans to our economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development.
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