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29
JUN
Experience the vibrant culture and ecosystem of Port Royal Sound and learn about marine debris prevention. The GGC is partnering with the South Carolina Sea Grant, Georgia Sea Grant Consortium, and the Port Sound Foundation for this community festival!
- 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- 310 Okatie Highway, Okatie, SC
6
JUL
Experience the rich cultural heritage of the Gullah community with us through singing, storytelling, live music, and fellowship that celebrates our vibrant traditions!
- 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- 12 Georgianna Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC
13
JUL
Join us for Session Two of our genealogy Summer series to learn best practices to help uncover and document family histories. Dr. Althea Sumpter, Ethnographer, Scholar, and native of St. Helena Island, SC will lead the workshops.
- 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Virtual
26-27
JUL
This annual commemoration pays tribute to the 75 families and descendants of the 1942 Harris Neck Community who were displaced from their land by the federal government. This event includes a commemoration walk, lectures, and archeological site visits.
- 9:00 AM
- 6566 Harris Neck Road, Townsend, GA
27
JUL
This free, heritage festival was created to promote and bring attention to the Gullah Geechee people’s history and cultural expressions as exemplified by the sweetgrass basketmaking tradition. An exciting day of crafting, storytelling, music, food and fun!
- 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- 99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, SC
3
AUG
The GGC Commission will conduct its’ next quarterly, public meeting at the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center in St. Augustine, FL. Member of the public are invited to make presentations about issues impacting Gullah Geechee communities, land and culture. To request time on the agenda, email Amanda Jackson at ajackson@gullahgeecheecorridor.org
- 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- 102 M.L. King Avenue, St. Augustine, FL/Hybrid