Downtown Brevard: A Tour of Rosenwald’s Black History

06/17/2026

So honored to be part of this beautiful Juneteenth celebration weekend in Brevard, NC! Join us for the African American Historical Trolley Tour on June 19th and 20th - come explore the rich history and resilience of the African American community in Transylvania County. See you there! 🌿

🎉✨ Join Us for a Powerful Juneteenth Celebration Weekend! ✨🎉

The Mary C. Jenkins Community & Cultural Center invites everyone to come together June 19–21, 2026 for a weekend filled with history, culture, fellowship, food, music, and community pride! ❤️💛💚🖤

📅 Event Highlights:

🚌 Friday, June 19
• African American Historical Trolley Tour
• Guest Speaker: Dr. Dionne Hoskins-Brown at 4PM
• Seafood Dinner to follow

🎶 Saturday, June 20 | 12PM–6PM
At Silversteen Memorial Playground
• Live Music
• Food Trucks
• Duck Derby
• Games & Family Fun
• African Drum Circle
• High Steppin’ Majorette & Drum Corp
• Bingo and more!

⛪ Sunday, June 21 | 11AM
• Joint Worship Service
• Sunday Dinner Fellowship

Come celebrate freedom, heritage, resilience, and unity with us as we honor Juneteenth and the strength of our community.

📍Hosted by the Mary C. Jenkins Community & Cultural Center

📞 For more information:
Karen Dairty – 828-216-6999
Randy Lytle – 828-553-9750
Vic Foster – 828-553-4257

09/18/2024

Brochures are now at the Transylvania County Visitor Center! Go pick one up and take yourself for a nice walk!

09/02/2024

It feels like the perfect day to have a new adventure!

08/31/2024

With great delight and pride, I am thrilled to announce the completion and availability of “Downtown Brevard: A Tour of Rosenwald’s Black History”—a self-guided, narrated tour!
Discover Rosenwald’s Rich History with VoiceMap! Click on this link to get started: voicemap.me/rosenwald_nc.

Embark on an immersive journey through Rosenwald’s storied past with our narrated audio tour. You have two exciting options:

1) Walk the Tour in Town: Begin your adventure at the historic Co-Ed Cinema and explore the sights and sounds of Rosenwald as you stroll through its charming streets.

2) Listen Anywhere: Prefer to enjoy the tour from the comfort of your home or on the go? No problem! You can listen to the captivating stories and historical insights wherever you are.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to experience Rosenwald like never before. Click the link and start your journey today!

Stroll through the old Tannery, digging up stories of segregation and resilience with this self-guided tour of Brevard, North Carolina, the United States. For the best experience, install the VoiceMap audio guide app with automatic GPS playback and offline maps.