The community drum circle at the 2023 festival welcomed everyone to participate.
The 2024 Jefferson County African American Cultural & Heritage Festival (AACHF) will kick off on August 16 with a “Gospel Extravaganza” from 6 to 8 pm in the Betty Roper auditorium at Wright Denny Intermediate School (209 West Congress St, Charles Town) celebrating the 70-year anniversary of the Brown vs. Board of Education Supreme Court ruling. The festivities will continue on August 17 with a parade through downtown Charles Town that begins at noon followed by an afternoon of music and family-friendly entertainment including food and merchandise vendors. The Saturday afternoon events will take place on South Lawrence Street and the featured performer will be Geno Marriott.
Free admission. More information at Facebook.com/JCAACHF.
By Staff Contributor