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June 12-14 | RSVP by April 15, 2026
Juneteenth Pilgrimage 2026
Charleston, South Carolina
A gentle return in time is a great way to kick off Juneteenth 2026. Come with us to Charleston to explore some of the earliest roots in Black American culture. Reconnect with family and create memories that will last a lifetime and make our legacy strong.
This year, we are speading our Galveston roots to join our cousins Rick and Brenda Reese in South Carolina to reconnect and celebrate freedom.
Together, we explore one of the earliest sites of Black history in America, walking the spaces where nearly half of the enslaved Africans brought to North America first entered this country and began the difficult journey that would shape generations to come.
Included in our tour this year is a glimpse into Gullah culture, one of the strongest surviving connections between African heritage and African American life in the United States.
We are especially honored that this part of our journey reflects the heritage of our cousin Brenda Reese, whose Gullah heritage is part of the living legacy of the coastal region called Lowcountry.
Weekend Events
June 12, 2026
Arrival
Hotel - Check-in
Dinner
❋ Welcome
June 13, 2026
❋ Explore Together
❋ Choose Your Adventure
June 14, 2026
❋ Safe Travels
Hotel Check Out
Departure
See you next year! Don’t forget to write.
Charleston is home to our cousins
Rick and Brenda
Reese
We are honored that our cousins Rick and Brenda Reese will host this year's pilgrimage in Charleston. See their video of their visit to the African American International Museum in Charleston.
Just as our ancestors gathered after emancipation to reunite with loved ones and celebrate their freedom, we continue that tradition.