Charles Town Celebrates Community with 31st Heritage Festival

Jefferson County African American Culture and Heritage Festival to return this weekend

The Journal | Thursday, August 14, 2025

By Mckenna Galloway

The 31st annual African American Culture and Heritage Festival will kick off in Charles Town this Saturday, bringing together music, history, and community spirit. Organized by the Jefferson County African American Cultural and Heritage Festival Inc., this event, which began in 1993 under the NAACP, has grown to become one of the area's largest celebrations, inviting participation from residents and visitors alike.

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