Brookgreen Gardens is commemorating the end of slavery in the United States with this celebration. Ron Daise, cultural entrepreneur, and author, will engage attendees in discussing the significance of this national holiday and its contemporary ramifications, and ways the celebration continues. Natalie Daise will perform a selection of songs From Civil War to Civil Rights. Brookgreen Gardens will award two community members with the Huntington Exemplary Service Award at noon on June 17, 2023. Established to recognize individuals who have worked to improve race relations in Georgetown and Horry Counties in 2022-23, the award will be bestowed in honor of our founders, Anna and Archer Huntington. Nominations were received via the Brookgreen website and reviewed by a community-wide committee. Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Dr. Saturday, 11 a.m. Free with Garden admission. (843) 235-6000, www.brookgreen.org