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SUMMARY:Gullah Virtual Library at Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
DESCRIPTION:Discovering the Gullah Culture\nThe Gullah people of the Lowcountry are descendants of the enslaved Africans from West and Central Africa\, and their rich cultural legacy endures. The Gullah (sometimes called Geechee) corridor extends from North Carolina to northern Florida including both the mainland and sea islands. \nAccording to Gullah expert Dr. Emory Campbell\,* the Gullah have preserved much of their African language and cultural heritage in part due to isolated living conditions. Gullah artistic traditions such as music\, storytelling\, folktales\, crafts\, basket making or “sewing” and rice-based foods encompass strong influences from West African Cultures. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGullah Traditions Endure\nGullah artists such as basketweavers\, dancers\, storytellers\, and singers carry on traditions brought to the Lowcountry. For example\, coiled sea grass basketry has survived in America for 300 years\, and these baskets are now recognized as an art form. Gullah spoken language\, folktales and stories as well as spirituals and gospels are passed down from generation to generation. \n\n\nThe Gullah Virtual Library\nThis Virtual Library was designed to provide educators with resources such as videos\, lessons plans\, handouts\, and digital content. These tools aid in the study of Gullah history while allowing students to experience Gullah arts and culture. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Emory Campbell\n*Former Penn Center Director\, former chair of the Gullah – Geechee Corridor Commission\, co-author of the new book “Gullah Days: Hilton Head Islanders Before the Bridge 1861-1956” and a past member of the Arts Center’s Board of Trustees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCulture and Foodways\n\n\n\nDaufuskie Island Virtual Gullah Tour with Sallie Ann Robinson\n\n\n\nGullah History and Culture Presentation\nDownload\n\n\nGullah History and Culture Study Guide\nDownload\n\n\nGullah Recipes\nDownload\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArts and Traditional Crafts\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Significance of Adinkra Symbols in Gullah Art with Amiri Farris\n\n\n\n\nPreserving the Art of Sweetgrass Basket Sewing with Michael Smalls & Dino Badger\n\n\n\n\nArtist Bios Michael Smalls and Dino Badger\nDownload\n\n\nSweetgrass Word Search\nDownload\n\n\nExploring Printmaking through African Symbols and Textiles Lesson Plan\nDownload\n\n\nUnderstanding How Symbols Communicate Stories and Meaning Presentation\nDownload\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSongs and Stories\n\n\n\nGullah Tales with Anita Singleton Prather\n\n\n\nExploring Gullah Folktales through Puppetry\nDownload\n\n\nGullah Folktales Presentation\nDownload\n\n\nFolktales\nVisit Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHistorial Sites and PLantation Life\n\n\n\nWhat Tabby Ruins Reveal about Gullah History with Dr. Emory Campbell\n\n\n\nSTEM Activity Engineering Tabby with Rice Cereal Lesson Plan\nDownload\n\n\nHilton Head Island Cultural Trail Map\nVisit Website\n\n\nTabby Slave Cabins: Tabby Demonstration\nWatch Video\n\n\nArchaeological History of Tabby\nVisit Website\n\n\nHeritage Library Presents: Our Storied Island\nVisit Website\n\n\nPenn Center\nVisit Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLifestyle and Community\n\n\n\nA Visit to the Gullah Museum with Storyteller Louise Miller Cohen\n\n\n\nMitchelville\nVisit Website\n\n\nOCA – Gullah Celebration Video\nWatch Video\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecommended Gullah Education Books\n\n\n \nA Sweet\, Sweet Basket\nby Margie Clary\n\n\n \nCircle Unbroken\nby Margot Raven\n\n\n \nGullah Days: Hilton Head Islanders Before the Bridge 1861-1956\nby Dr. Emory Campbell\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis project is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. \nAdditional support is provided by the Winthrop Family Allendale/Hampton Fund which is managed by Coastal Community Foundation of S.C.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/gullah-virtual-library-at-arts-center-of-coastal-carolina-2-2024-12-06-2025-02-01/
LOCATION:Arts Center of Coastal Carolina\, 14 Shelter Cove Lane\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gullah,Gullah Storytelling,Heritage,History,Things To Do,Virtual
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SUMMARY:2025 Freedom Day at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park "Honoring African American Labor\, Leadership\, and General Harriet Tubman's Legacy"
DESCRIPTION:“Honoring African American Labor\, Leadership\, and General Harriet Tubman’s Legacy”\nDate: Saturday\, February 1\, 2025\nTime: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nLocation: Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park\, 40 Harriet Tubman Way\, Hilton Head Island\, SC 29926\nAdmission: Complimentary \nStep into history and celebrate the remarkable legacy of Harriet Tubman and the African American community’s contributions to labor and the development of Historic Mitchelville—the first self-governed town of formerly enslaved people in the United States. \nThis year’s Freedom Day event promises an inspiring exploration of how Harriet Tubman’s fearless leadership and strategic brilliance helped build a thriving workforce and economy in Historic Mitchelville. \n \n“This year\, Freedom Day at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park offers a unique opportunity to learn more about one of Mitchelville’s most impactful heroes\, the incredible Harriet Tubman. She was a fearless leader whose vision and determination helped shape Historic Mitchelville into a thriving community and economy.”— Ahmad Ward\, Executive Director. \nWhy Attend?\n\nCelebrate African American resilience\, ingenuity\, and leadership.\nGain a deeper understanding of General Harriet Tubman’s pivotal role through engaging presentations\, powerful artistry\, and inspiring music.\nWitness the dynamic SCAD Bee Sharps in a performance that will leave you moved and inspired.\nConnect with history and honor the legacy of Historic Mitchelville’s trailblazers.\n\nAbout Our Special Guests \n\n\n\nDr. Edda Fields-Black\nWesley Wofford\nSCAD Bee Sharps\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Edda Fields-Black is a leading Harriet Tubman scholar and author with deep ancestral ties to the Combahee River Raid. Her work illuminates the pivotal moments in history that led to liberation and economic empowerment.\nWesley Wofford is a celebrated sculptor whose work brings untold stories of our collective history to life\, including his renowned sculpture Harriet Tubman – The Journey to Freedom.\nThe SCAD Bee Sharps are the university’s premier student vocal ensemble. Specializing in a range of musical genres\, from Great American Songbook classics to popular spirituals and today’s pop hits\, these elite SCAD student performers from around the U.S. do it all: sing\, dance\, and dazzle! Whether they are backed by a four-piece band or singing alongside SCAD alum and American Idol winner Candice Glover (B.F.A.\, dramatic writing\, 2022)\, the SCAD Bee Sharps are a must-see.\n\n\n\nFor More Information\nVisit exploremitchelville.org or call 843-255-7301. \nDon’t miss this powerful celebration of courage\, leadership\, and the enduring impact of African American contributions to our history. We’ll see you at Freedom Day!
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/2025-freedom-day-at-historic-mitchelville-freedom-park-honoring-african-american-labor-leadership-and-general-harriet-tubmans-legacy/
LOCATION:Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park\, 40 Harriet Tubman Way\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Featured,Gullah,Gullah Storytelling,Heritage,History,Live Music,Music,Things To Do
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