News Release

Hilton Head Island Town Administrative Offices to Close in Observance of Juneteenth

June 16, 2023

In observance of Juneteenth, the Town of Hilton Head Island Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, June 19. The offices will reopen for regular business hours at 8 am Tuesday, June 20.

The Beaufort County Convenience Center located at 26 Summit Drive, Town emergency services, and the Hilton Head Island Airport will remain available and operational during the holiday.

About Juneteenth

Juneteenth, short for June nineteenth, is a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. It is also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day. It became a federal holiday in June 2021. The Hilton Head Island Town Council formally adopted the holiday for observance on June 7, 2022.

Community festivities are planned to celebrate Juneteenth this weekend on Hilton Head Island. The Town encourages residents and visitors to enjoy the events hosted by Historic Mitchelville at the Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, 40 Harriet Tubman Way: 

3rd Annual Juneteenth Campout with Joe McGill
Thursday, June 15, from 6 pm to 6 am, Friday, June 16

Experience an evening under the stars with esteemed historian Joe McGill of The Slave Dwelling Project. Eat an authentic Gullah meal al fresco in the park, followed by a thoughtful discussion about the people who lived in Mitchelville and what their daily lives were like.

Drum Circle at the Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Friday, June 16, from 5:30 pm - 7 pm

Gather around and listen to the historical sounds of the past be brought to the present. This event is also fun for the whole family and encourages everyone to beat along with the rhythm of the drums.

Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Hilton Head Island
Saturday, June 17, from 10:30 am - 3 pm

Enjoy a day full of live music, vendors, and fun at the Annual Juneteenth Celebration. With various things to do, it is the perfect event to conclude the whole celebration.

Learn more about these community-sponsored events at https://exploremitchelville.org.