While there will be no Grand Festival Day this year, the Savannah Black Heritage Festival continues through a vibrant series of events. We invite the community to engage in a series of thoughtfully curated events taking place throughout the city as we celebrate the tapestry of us. All events are free and open to the public.
Savannah Black Heritage Festival Mission
The Savannah Black Heritage Festival (SBHF) is one of the many ethnic cultural arts events sponsored annually by the City of Savannah’s (GA) Department of Cultural Resources. The focus of the festival is to present performances, exhibits and activities that attract a broad cross-section of age, socio-economic and ethnically diverse residents in Savannah and its outlying areas as well as visiting tourists.
The Tapestry of Us
“The Tapestry of Us” celebrates the vibrant threads that weave together the African American experience in Savannah and beyond. This theme honors the stories, traditions, artistry, and resilience that collectively shape our community. Like a tapestry, each contribution—past, present, and emerging—creates a rich, interconnected legacy. The Savannah Black Heritage Festival invites all to reflect on, uplift, and rejoice in the diverse fibers that bind us together.
The Inspiration for the Logo
The Savannah Black Heritage Festival logo gathered inspiration from the first quilt used in the Underground Railroad quilt code. The "monkey wrench" pattern is a symbol of freedom and known as the first quilt in the quilt code system. The meaning signified it was time to gather all necessary supplies and prepare for your journey to freedom.
About the Savannah Black Heritage Festival
The Savannah Black Heritage Festival (SBHF) is a professionally produced, multi-disciplinary festival, and it is one of the many ethnic cultural arts events sponsored annually by the City of Savannah's (GA) Department of Cultural Resources. The focus of the festival is to present performances, exhibits and activities that attract a broad cross-section of age, social-economic and ethnically diverse residents in Savannah and its outlying areas as well as visiting tourists.
- Join us at various events throughout the month of February! Please refer to this link for scheduling updates.
- If you want to help with the Savannah Black Heritage Festival, please go to our Evaluations page and fill out your respective form!
- Looking to join in on the festival virtually? Check-out the event videos!
