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SUMMARY:We Still Rise: A Freedom Day Traditional Brekwus' (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 Da Shack\, 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 2026 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. \nRSVP is required through our official ticketing portal. \n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP HERE
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/we-still-rise-a-freedom-day-traditional-brekwus-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:From Their Spirit\, By Their Hands - Gullah Geechee Traditions in Art
DESCRIPTION:Art League of Hilton Head will present From Their Spirit\, By Their Hands—Gullah Geechee Traditions in Art\, a powerful February exhibition honoring the rich artistic traditions of the Gullah Geechee people. \nThe exhibition is held each February to recognize and preserve the history\, culture\, and contributions of the Gullah Geechee community. Featuring work by 38 artists\, the exhibit showcases a wide range of artistic expressions rooted in heritage\, storytelling\, craftsmanship\, and spiritual connection. \n“This exhibit is about honoring lineage and lived experience\,” said Cora Miller\, exhibit docent. “Each piece reflects traditions that have been passed down through generations—art created not only by hand\, but by spirit\, memory\, and deep cultural pride.” \nThrough painting\, mixed media\, and traditional forms\, From Their Spirit\, By Their Hands invites viewers to experience the visual language of Gullah Geechee culture and its enduring influence on the Lowcountry. The exhibition celebrates both individual artistic voices and a collective cultural legacy that continues to thrive today. \nThe exhibit will be on view February 3-27\, 2026\, at Art League Gallery\, with an opening reception on Wednesday\, February 4\, 5–7pm. The reception is free and open to the public \nReception: Wednesday\, February 4\, 5-7pm. Enjoy refreshments and meet the artists. Free and open to the public.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/from-their-spirit-by-their-hands-gullah-geechee-traditions-in-art-5/
LOCATION:Art League of Hilton Head\, 14 Shelter Cove Lane\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibit,Gullah,Things To Do
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SUMMARY:Freedom Day 2026: "Freedom to Learn:
DESCRIPTION:Freedom Day 2026: Mitchelville Hosts Conversation on the “Freedom to Learn: Education as Liberation\,” with Ellen Weaver\, SC State Superintendent of Education \n  \nHistoric Mitchelville Freedom Park will host Freedom Day 2026 on Saturday\, February 7\, 2026\, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the park\, located at 40 Harriet Tubman Way\, Hilton Head Island\, SC 29926. This free community gathering will honor Mitchelville’s legacy as the first self-governed town of formerly enslaved people in the United States\, and the first known community to require education for children in South Carolina through the theme: “Freedom to Learn: Education as Liberation Then\, Now\, and Next.” \nFreedom Day 2026 will feature a high-impact panel conversation on education\, equity\, and leadership—with Ellen E. Weaver\, South Carolina’s 19th State Superintendent of Education\, who will join fellow distinguished education leaders from K–12 and higher education. The program will be emceed by Dr. Erica S. Taylor\, a celebrated public education executive and statewide leader in communications and community partnerships\, and will include a powerful musical performance by a 50-piece South Carolina State University Choir from Orangeburg\, South Carolina. \n“Mitchelville’s first leaders understood that freedom without education is incomplete\, and their determined focus on learning and education helped shape one of South Carolina’s earliest traditions of compulsory education”\, said Ahmad Ward\, Executive Director. “We’re honored to welcome a powerful group of education leaders for Freedom Day\, including State Superintendent Ellen Weaver\, who all work together tirelessly to continue to ensure the freedom to learn for every child.” \nProgram Highlights \nFreedom Day 2026: “Freedom to Learn: Education as Liberation Then\, Now\, and Next” \nEmcee: Dr. Erica S. Taylor\, Assistant Superintendent for Communications\, Business & Community Partnerships\, Orangeburg County School District \nRemarks: \nAhmad Ward\, Executive Director\, Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park \nDr. Frank Rodriguez\, Superintendent\, Beaufort County School District \nPanel Moderator: Dr. Deborah L. Mack\, Former Director\, Smithsonian National Museum of African Art \nPanelists: \nEllen E. Weaver\, South Carolina State Superintendent of Education \nDr. Valerie Cave\, Superintendent\, Allendale County School District \nDr. Glenda Sheffield\, Superintendent\, Hampton County School District \nDr. Paulette R. Dillard\, President & CEO\, Shaw University \nMusical Guest: South Carolina State University Choir\, Orangeburg\, S.C\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/freedom-day-2026-freedom-to-learn/
LOCATION:Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park\, 40 Harriet Tubman Way\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gullah,History,Live Music,Presentation,Public Performance,Things To Do
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SUMMARY:Arts Ob We People: A Gullah Geechee Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Arts Ob We People: A Gullah Geechee Art Exhibition presents a vibrant and soul-stirring celebration of Gullah Geechee art\, heritage\, and cultural continuity during the Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration. The exhibition brings together bold visual voices including Amiri Farris\, Ren Dillard\, and other gifted Gullah Geechee artists whose work honors memory\, land\, and community.\nSet within the inviting ambience of J Costello Gallery\, the exhibition explores essential aspects of Gullah Geechee life—land ownership and property\, environmental conservation\, foodways\, language\, tradition\, song\, praise\, and ancestral wisdom. Through layered mixed media\, symbolism\, and expressive mark-making\, the artists transform lived history into contemporary visual narratives. \nFeatured artist Amiri Farris is honored to present newly created works alongside a retrospective selection of earlier pieces\, offering audiences a rare look at artwork created throughout the many years of the Gullah Celebration. His paintings serve as visual archives\, reflecting resilience\, cultural memory\, and the passage of time. \nGallery hours:  5-9 Tuesday-Sunday or by appointment during the day.
URL:https://culturehhi.org/event/arts-ob-we-people-a-gullah-geechee-art-exhibition-8/
LOCATION:JCostello Gallery\, 8 Archer Road\, Hilton Head Island\, 29928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibit,Gullah,Things To Do
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