Apalachicola will celebrate Black History month with a series of events, exhibitions and displays to compliment the town’s Annual African-American History Festival planned for February 19 – 20 at Apalachicola’s Franklin Square.
The 8th Annual African-American History Festival is sponsored by the Hillside Coalition of Laborers for Apalachicola (HCOLA). The two-day outdoor free festival will highlight both local and national African-American history, food, art and culture with a parade, live entertainment, exhibits, food, arts and crafts, inspirational speakers, music, dance, poetry and drama. The festival is held at Franklin Square, located in the North Historic District, “The Hill” off 6th Street and Avenue L. For more information, visit www.hcola.org.
Apalachicola will be the venue for a number of other events and exhibits to commemorate Black History Month. Additionally, the City will publicize the HCOLA event on its utility bills. The city-wide events planned for next month are a combination of public organizations and businesses.
Feb. 5 – History, Culture &: Arts Jazz Festival
The Apalachicola History, Culture & Arts group kicks Black History Month off with a free Jazz Concert Feb. 5 from 7-9 at the Cotton Warehouse. The concert will feature Hulon Crayton. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=188081354543420
Feb. 11 – Project Impact African Mask-Making Workshop
Apalachicola’s Project Impact Program will host an African Mask-Making Family Pottery Workshop on Feb. 11 at the Project Impact site located at 192 14th Street. The public is invited to join in the family project which will include each family creating their own “Family Mask” in clay. There will be a follow-up session on Feb. 16 from 4-6 to finish glazing and decoration of the masks. For more information, contact fayejohnson@cityofapalachicola.com or call 850-653-1325.
Feb. 19-20 – H’Cola African-American History Festival.
The two-day outdoor free festival will highlight both local and national African-American history, food, art and culture with a parade, live entertainment, exhibits, food, arts and crafts, inspirational speakers, music, dance, poetry and drama. www.hcola.org
Feb. 25 – Project Impact Family Night and Open House.
Project Impact is hosting a Student Essay and Oratory Contest and students will read their entries during Project Impact’s Family Night on Feb. 25. Family night will be held at the Project Impact site on 14th Street. Students interested in entering the contest or for more information, contact Faye Johnson at 850-653-1325. All entries must be submitted by Feb. 23.
Project Impact students also will be marching in the Heritage Festival Parade on Feb. 19 and will have a booth set up at the festival Feb. 19-20. If you are interested in volunteering with any of Project Impact’s activities, please contact fayejohnson@cityofapalachicola.com or call 850-653-1325.
Feb. 18- March 31. “Contemporary African-American Art Quilts” at The Gallery @ 49 Palmetto
The Gallery at 49 Palmetto will feature an African American Quilt Exhibit opening Feb. 18 and running through March 31. “Contemporary African-American Art Quilts” will be on exhibit during the Gallery’s hours of operation Tuesdays – Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.49Palmetto.com
Feb. 12 & 26 – Apalachicola Municipal Library – African American Heritage Read Aloud
The Apalachicola Municipal Library will host a Read Aloud of children’s book on the African American Heritage as well as guest readers at 11 a.m. Feb. 12 and Feb. 26 . The library will also have a book exhibit at the festival. For more library information, visit www.cityofapalachicola.com/Library.cfm
February African Heritage Display
Downtown Books will feature an African Heritage display of books throughout the month of February. To find out more, call 850-653-1290.
Feb. 5-28 Major Contributors to Apalachicola's Black History - Various Locations
Spend a moment meeting some of the key players in local black history through this historical and photographic display at various locations throughout the community sponsored by the Water Street Hotel. Historical panels on display at local businesses and the H'Cola African American History Festival represents the movers and shakers of local black leaders including the first Black City and County Commissioner, first African American Mayor of the City of Apalachicola, educators, business and religious leaders over the years.
Spend a moment meeting some of the key players in local black history through this historical and photographic display at various locations throughout the community sponsored by the Water Street Hotel. Historical panels on display at local businesses and the H'Cola African American History Festival represents the movers and shakers of local black leaders including the first Black City and County Commissioner, first African American Mayor of the City of Apalachicola, educators, business and religious leaders over the years.
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