During the American Revolution, over 25,000 men of African descent served in the military, with skill and extraordinary bravery -- on both sides of the conflict.
Visit The Newberry Museum exhibit, "Crossroads of Revolution", to learn more about them.
The Newberry Museum is located at 1300 Friend Street, Newberry.
Newberry County would like to sincerely thank WoodmenLife Chapter 1054 for generously providing not only American flags, but also a special Commemorative 250th Flag.
Representatives from WoodmenLife presented the flags during a ceremony on the Newberry County side of Memorial Park and attended a recent meeting of Newberry County Council to make a special presentation.
We appreciate their continued support and commitment to honoring our nation's history and heritage.
The Newberry County Safe Streets and Roads Steering Committee will be hosting a public engagement meeting in Pomaria tomorrow from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Pomaria Community Center (138 Folk Street, Pomaria).
The purpose of this meeting is to introduce residents to the process for developing a Safety Action Plan that will be committed to eliminating roadway fatalities and serious injuries.
There will be three other meetings that will take place around the county at different dates. The Little Mountain meeting will be taking place tonight.
To learn more visit, https://www.newberrycounty.gov/safety-action-plan.
The Newberry County Safe Streets and Roads Steering Committee will be hosting a public engagement meeting in Little Mountain tomorrow from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Derrick Center (16 Depot Street, Little Mountain).
The purpose of this meeting is to introduce residents to the process for developing a Safety Action Plan that will be committed to eliminating roadway fatalities and serious injuries.
There will be three other meetings that will take place around the county at future dates.
To learn more visit, https://www.newberrycounty.gov/safety-action-plan.
Newberry County Councilman Travis Reeder joined Mayor Foster Senn in presenting the Newberry County and City of Newberry Juneteenth Proclamations during the City of Newberry, SC Government's Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 20.
Councilman Reeder also had the opportunity to meet with students who were awarded scholarships from the Juneteenth Committee.
Several familiar faces from Newberry County Government were also in attendance throughout the festival, as pictured below!
Today, we recognize Juneteenth National Independence Day. Celebrated annually on June 19, Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when news of emancipation reached enslaved African Americans in Texas, marking a significant milestone in our nation's history.
During its June 17, 2026, meeting, Newberry County Council approved a proclamation declaring June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth in Newberry County and encouraging residents to recognize the importance of this day and its lasting impact on our nation and community.
Newberry County also recognizes and appreciates the dedicated individuals who help organize the annual Newberry Juneteenth Festival, which will take place Saturday, June 20, in downtown Newberry.
Pictured (left to right): Newberry County Councilman Travis Reeder, City of Newberry Councilman Carlton Kinard, Newberry County Council Chairman Nick Shealy, City of Newberry Councilwoman Jackie Holmes, and Barbara Chapman following the presentation of the Juneteenth Proclamation.