Event Details Charleston Carifest is kicking off Caribbean American Heritage Month programming with the Charleston Carifest Symposium on Thursday, June 25. This year's symposium features Dr. Percy Hintzen, Professor Emeritus at UC Berkeley & FIU, speaking on: "Guyana: From Sugar Colony to Petro State" The event will also serve as the symposium and opening reception for Charleston Carifest. Thursday, June 25 6 PM - 8 PM Simon Center Recital Auditorium College of Charleston 54 St. Philip Street, Charleston, SC 29401 Free, but reservation is required RSVP: charlestoncarifestsymposium.eventbrite.com Charleston Carifest returns September 12, so this is a great early way to tap into the culture, history, and community behind the celebration.