" We just wanted to celebrate. It's really what it's all about celebrating the community and celebrating life," Freedom Org co-founder. Kendrick Ransome said.
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Events at the weekend celebration include a Black Farm Tour that is slated to happen under a tent in front of Princeville Elementary.
"We have a kayaking event. We have a farm to table dinner here. We have a bonfire. We have a meet and greet at a ranch in the field," he said.
Princeville resident Lillie Gunter plans to attend, and if it's too hot she'll watch from her porch.
"I think it's a good idea for some of the kids and teenagers. It'll give them something to do," she said.
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The Princeville community sits adjacent to the Tar River, and over the years was repeatedly destroyed by flooding; but given the rich history, a sense of pride persists. It allows those living there to welcome others who moved away home.
" It's showing them that they're still hope. Showing them that there still a possibility of restoring Princeville to the place that it once was," Ransome said.
For a list of events visit the homecoming website here.