45th annual Heritage Festival: Poems of the Past, Whispers of our Ancestors
The Anniston Museums and Gardens, Festival Coordinator Mrs. Georgia Calhoun, and the Heritage Festival Committee invite you to celebrate Black History Month at the 45th annual Heritage Festival: Poems of the Past, Whispers of our Ancestors!
Encourage our community’s youth during the Oration Competition, enjoy a free jazz concert by TAD of Jazz, shop local vendors, and tour the museums. Baby Boy’s BBQ and Finz N Chicks will be on-site with delicious food options available for purchase.
This community event is perfect for people of all ages!
Oral Competition:
The oral competition provides children from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 the opportunity to develop public speaking skills and strengthen their love for reading, writing, and poetry. All oration competition participants receive $10.00, a participation ribbon, and a one-year Family Membership to the Anniston Museums and Gardens.
Review the Oration Competition Application for details. Registration deadline for oral competition are due by end of day Saturday, February 10, 2025.
Special Performance:
Don’t miss a special performance by TAD of Jazz at noon.
The Heritage Festival is FREE to attend and includes the jazz performance and admission to Anniston Museum of Natural History & Berman Museum.
When:
Saturday, February 15, 2025
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
February 10 : deadline for Oral Competition registration
Where:
Longleaf Event Center
Anniston Museum of Natural History
920 Museum Drive
Anniston, AL 36206
For additional information or to register child for oral competition:
Visit the 45th annual Heritage Festival or their facebook Facebook event page.
