The State of North Carolina has closed all historic sites for Friday, February 21, 2025.

Therefore the Sedalia Film Festival will be postponed until Saturday, February 22, 2025. 


Join us for an unforgettable celebration of Black history and storytelling at the inaugural Sedalia Film Festival! 📽️✨

📅 Saturday, February 22, 2025
📍 Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum – Kimball Hall 6134 Burlington Rd, Giobsonville, NC 27249
⏰ Doors Open at 12:45 PM | FREE Event

Enjoy four powerful films, engaging discussions, free popcorn and beverages, and a special award presentation honoring Jayne Kennedy, a trailblazing sportscaster and media icon. 🍿🎞️

Featured Films & Showtimes
🎬 1:15 PM – Taking Israel: A Journey of African American Students (54 min)
A documentary chronicling the journeys of over 150 African American students from Wilberforce University who traveled to Israel from 1988 to 2002 to explore its political, social, and educational landscape.

🎬 2:50 PM – The Correct Thing: Palmer Memorial Institute (35 min)
A tribute to Palmer Memorial Institute, one of the nation’s premier Black boarding schools (1902-1979), and the visionary leadership of Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown.

Bring your family and friends for a day of culture, history, and inspiration!

RESERVE YOUR SEAT | FREE Event