RICHMOND HILL, Ga. — On Saturday, June 14, Unity in the Community, under the leadership of Craig and Sharon Butts, hosted a Juneteenth celebration at the Richmond Hill City Center. The event, titled “A Walk Through Richmond Hill History,” invited community members to reflect on the city’s past and honor the legacy of those who came before.
Held in the Sterling Creek Room, the program paid tribute to the enslaved men, women, and families who once labored in the indigo and rice fields that are now part of J.F. Gregory Park. Through storytelling and remembrance, attendees gained a deeper understanding of the land’s historical significance.
One of the afternoon’s most impactful moments came from guest speaker Mae (DaVillars) Boles, who shared personal memories of growing up in Richmond Hill. She recounted the challenges and courage of being among the first seven Black students from George Washington Carver School to integrate the local high school…