Celebrating Rural African-American

Culture in the Sandhills

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History * Culture * Music * Dance * Food *

Community Resources

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Founded in 2002, the Annual Sankofa Festival celebrates our culture and honors the past by sharing music, dance, storytelling, history and food.

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Features include African-American music from all periods of history and from many genres, including blues, jazz and gospel.

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Dancing, drumming, performance artists and visual artists share their cultural interpretations.

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Visitors enjoy historical reenactments, storytelling, cultural displays and educational exhibits. 

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Vendors display their fabric arts, culinary specialties and other wares throughout the Village.