The Voice of Blythewood & Fairfield County

Blythewood to celebrate Black History Month Feb. 26 & 27

BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood will celebrate Black History Month on Feb. 26 & 27, beginning in the historic gymnasium at Bethel-Hanberry Elementary school and culminating with a community program at Doko Meadows.

Sponsored by the Blythewood Historical Society, this year’s theme will be ‘Honoring the Legacy & Heritage of Bethel-Hanberry High School 1946-1970 & Beyond’

The community, especially former students, faculty and a employees who were a part of Bethel-Hanberry school during the years from 1946 to 1970 (and beyond), are invited to join in  commemorating the iconic school for black students in Blythewood.

Registration for the program is required by Feb. 20. To register, call 803-333-8133 or go to blythewoodhistoricalsociety.org or register in person at 100 McNulty Street (Langford Nord House) in Blythewood.