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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:Historic Cemetery Cleanup - Daufuskie Island
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URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/historic-cemetery-cleanup-daufuskie-island/
LOCATION:SC
CATEGORIES:Gullah,History,Things To Do
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SUMMARY:Traveling Exhibit: Harriet Tubman Statue "Journey to Freedom"
DESCRIPTION:Step into history and witness the extraordinary life and legacy of Harriet Tubman through the powerful Traveling Exhibit: Harriet Tubman Statue “Journey to Freedom”\, hosted by Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park in partnership with Culture HHI. The exhibit is open to the public January 1 through April 30\, 2025. \nAt the heart of the exhibit is the awe-inspiring “Journey to Freedom” sculpture by renowned artist Wesley Wofford\, capturing Harriet Tubman in motion as a fearless leader\, symbolizing her resilience\, courage\, and unwavering determination as a conductor on the Underground Railroad. \nAhmad Ward\, Executive Director of Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park\, reflected on the significance of the statue and exhibit\, saying: \n“The ‘Journey to Freedom’ exhibit is not just about honoring Harriet Tubman’s heroism; it’s about connecting her story to the spirit of Mitchelville. Tubman’s fight for freedom and equality resonates deeply here\, where the legacy of the first self-governed Freedman’s town in America lives on. We are honored to share her story in a way that educates\, inspires\, and uplifts.” \nExhibition Highlights \n\nHarriet Tubman Sculpture: The centerpiece of the exhibit\, the “Journey to Freedom” statue\, encapsulates Tubman’s indomitable spirit and leadership.\nInteractive Displays: Guests will explore Harriet Tubman’s remarkable life—from her escape from slavery to her roles as a Union Army nurse\, scout\, and spy\, and her advocacy for women’s suffrage.\nConnection to Mitchelville: Learn about Tubman’s influence on Mitchelville\, America’s first Freedman’s town\, and its historic connection to freedom and equality.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/traveling-exhibit-harriet-tubman-statue-journey-to-freedom-2025-02-01/
LOCATION:Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park\, 40 Harriet Tubman Way\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gullah,History,Things To Do
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park":MAILTO:jwright@exploremitchelville.org
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SUMMARY:Gullah Heritage Trail Tour
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a bus trip around Hilton ead to see and learn about the rich culture and heritage of the Gullah people. Your tour guides are Native Islanders\, whos families have lived on Hilton Head for generations. Tour meets at the Coastal Discovery Museum\, on Tuesdays through Saturday\, at 10 am\, and on Sundays at noon.  Duration: 2/5 hours. \n  \nAdults: $49   Children: $25 (ages 12 and under) \nPurchase tickets at: https://www.coastaldiscovery.org/explore/tours/offsite-excursions/ \n 
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/gullah-heritage-trail-tour-3-2025-02-01/
LOCATION:Coastal Discovery Museum\, 70 Honey Horn Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Gullah,Heritage,History,Things To Do,Tours
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SUMMARY:WE STILL RISE: Ol' Fashioned Gullah Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and indulge in a truly unforgettable and historically significant experience. Celebrate one of the most historic days of the year with crafted with samplings of authentic Gullah cuisine. Your ticket not only grants you the pleasure of enjoying tastings from Authentic Bites\, coffee and hot chocolate. As the sun rises\, immerse yourself in the captivating ambiance of Mitchelville Freedom Park\, transporting you to a bygone era. Ticket holders will also have the exclusive privilege of being part of the highly anticipated 2025 Freedom Day Celebration\, beginning promptly at 11:00 AM. Don’t miss out on this intellectually stimulating\, genuinely authentic\, and entertaining journey into history for all ages. \nNo charge\, but reservations may be made online at https://www.gullahcelebration.org \n 
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/we-still-rise-ol-fashioned-gullah-breakfast/
LOCATION:Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park\, 40 Harriet Tubman Way\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Gullah,Things To Do
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SUMMARY:Freedom Day
DESCRIPTION:Details will be posted as available.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/freedom-day/
LOCATION:Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park\, 40 Harriet Tubman Way\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gullah,Heritage,History,Things To Do
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park":MAILTO:jwright@exploremitchelville.org
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SUMMARY:Freedom Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Feb. 1 – 11 AM – 1 PM\nHistoric Mitchelville Freedom Park\nJoin us for Freedom Day 2025 at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park\, honoring the remarkable contributions of African Americans to labor\, leadership\, and community development. This year’s theme\, “Honoring African American Labor\, Leadership\, and Harriet Tubman’s Legacy\,” highlights the incredible impact of Harriet Tubman as a fearless leader and visionary who shaped Historic Mitchelville into a thriving economy. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nA presentation by Dr. Edda Fields-Black\, Harriet Tubman scholar and author of COMBEE: Harriet Tubman\, the Combahee River Raid\, and Black Freedom during the Civil War.\nHear from renowned sculptor Wesley Wofford\, creator of the Harriet Tubman – The Journey to Freedom sculpture\, which is on display in the Park through April 30\, 2025\nMusical performances by SCAD’s celebrated a cappella group\, the Bee Sharps.\n\nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/freedom-day-2025/
LOCATION:Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park\, 40 Harriet Tubman Way\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gullah,Live Music,Presentation,Public Performance,Things To Do
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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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