Time & Location
Jun 13, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
2642 N Patterson St, 2642 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 31602, USA
Guests
About the Event
History is our foundation. Innovation is our future.
This Juneteenth, the Southern Georgia Black Chambers (SGBC), in partnership with the VSU College of Business, invites you to a curated journey through the past, present, and future of Black excellence in Valdosta.
We aren't just celebrating a holiday; we are honoring a legacy of resilience and launching a new era of regional economic power. The "Legacy & Launch" Tour is a two-hour immersive experience designed for entrepreneurs, community leaders, and families who believe in the "Homegrown" potential of South Georgia.
The Experience:
THE ANCHOR (11:00 AM): We gather at the Copeland African American Museum for a traditional Libation Ceremony and a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation. Experience a guided tour that highlights the "soft infrastructure" and business grit of our ancestors.
THE BRIDGE (11:45 AM): Join us for a symbolic "Transition Walk" as we move from the museum to the VSU Entrepreneur Center, representing…