1996

Harleston-Boags Funeral Home and the Home of Septima Poinsette Clark were designated as Historic Sites in a special dedication ceremony. New York singer, dancer, and actress Andréa Black performed Mon Pays et Paris, a one-woman play and tribute to Josephine Baker. The Theatre Series highlight was the Gullah play, Hush Dat Gullah produced by Art Forms and Theatre Concepts. The Dance Gala showcased a double-header of I Am! Productions and Ballethnic. Columbian Recording artist Nnenna Freelon was presented in "An Evening of Jazz" concert. The Palmetto Invitational Marching Band Contest had special appearances by the Florida A&M University Marching Band and the South Carolina State Marching Band.