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Gullah Festival Events 2024
Thu, May 23Tabernacle Baptist Church, Beaufort, SCMay 23, 2024, 8:00 AMTabernacle Baptist Church, Beaufort, SC, 901 Craven St, Beaufort, SC 29902Elimu means Education/Knowledge - Seating is Limited! Full VIP Day - Custom Tours - Exclusive Information - Gullah Cuisine - Decoration Day Play - Question & Answer sessions - Specialty Workshops - All White Attire Party on Friday May 25th *Alcohol Free* Adult Only
Thu, May 23USCB Center for the ArtsMay 23, 2024, 7:00 PMUSCB Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret St. Beaufort, SC 29902This is a very entertaining, informative and historical re-enactment of the City of Beaufort and describes some of the culture of the peoples in the sea island. Enjoy this Early presentation! Thursday 5/23/23 7PM
Fri, May 24Grace AME ChurchMay 24, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMGrace AME Church, 502 Charles St, Beaufort, SC 29902, USAHis aim to inform and discuss methods of preserving and enhancing the unique and rich Gullah heritage. Campbell's work to preserve the Gullah culture has led him to write several publications; one being "Gullah Cultural Legacies."
Fri, May 24Tabernacle Baptist ChurchMay 24, 2024, 10:00 AM – May 25, 2024, 3:00 PMTabernacle Baptist Church, 911 Craven St, Beaufort, SC 29902, USAThis is a walk-through experience offering the history, customs and culture of Gullah. It will take place Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th.
Fri, May 24Gullah Village - Workshop Area AMay 24, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMGullah Village - Workshop Area A, 1010 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902, USAParticipants will learn the art of crafting their very own She`ke`re instrument, which is theirs to keep and show off throughout the festival and for years to come.
Fri, May 24Gullah Village - Workshop Area BMay 24, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMGullah Village - Workshop Area B, 1010 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902, USAParticipants will learn basic quilt-making skills and depart with the beginning of their personal Gullah-Geechee Quilt. We hope you complete your quilt at home and proudly display your keepsake.
Fri, May 24Grace AME ChapelMay 24, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PMGrace AME Chapel, 502 Charles St, Beaufort, SC 29902, USAThis lecture will share how our ancestors left Africa, to clear plantations first from the wilderness and cut Cypress trees as wide as 7 feet in diameter, to the planting of rice which became the first successful industry in the North American Colonies and life on plantations that make Gullah Geeche
Fri, May 24Gullah Village - Workshop Area AMay 24, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMGullah Village - Workshop Area A, 1010 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902, USAWorkshop participants will learn the techniques of Gullah sweetgrass basket weaving. Facilitator: Mary Graham Grant
Fri, May 24Gullah Village - Workshop Area BMay 24, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMGullah Village - Workshop Area B, 1010 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902, USAEach workshop participant will engage in hands-on drumming and learn a brief history about drums. Facilitator: Samuel Jones
Fri, May 24Grace AME ChapelMay 24, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMGrace AME Chapel, 502 Charles St, Beaufort, SC 29902, USAHaving over 30 years of experience, Dr. Hines draws from her background as an educator and parent to help parents and teachers navigate the complexities of raising children in an era dominated by advancing technology.
Fri, May 24Henry C. Chambers Waterfront ParkMay 24, 2024, 9:00 PM – May 25, 2024, 12:00 AMHenry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, 1010 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902, USAThe official Gullah Festival kick-off party! Come celebrate with us! Good music and beautiful people! (Dress is park casual)
Sat, May 25Original Gullah FestivalMay 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – May 26, 2024, 11:00 PMOriginal Gullah Festival, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Bay Street, Beaufort, SC, USAIncludes 10x10 Tent for up to 4 people, All White Attire Party Tickets, 1 Parking Pass, 1 Free meal per day (1 Sat & 1 Sun), Decoration Day Play tickets (Sat 3pm), Gullah Tour (Sunday 10:30am), Unlimited bottles of water and Swag Bags that include an Official Gullah Festival T-shirt!
Sat, May 25Gullah Village - Workshop Area BMay 25, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMGullah Village - Workshop Area B, 1010 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902, USAParticipants will learn basic quilt-making skills and depart with the beginning of their personal Gullah-Geechee Quilt. We hope you complete your quilt at home and proudly display your keepsake.
Sat, May 25Gullah Village - Workshop Area AMay 25, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMGullah Village - Workshop Area A, 1010 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902, USAParticipants will learn the art of crafting their very own She`ke`re instrument, which is theirs to keep and show off throughout the festival and for years to come.
Sat, May 25Gullah Village - Workshop Area BMay 25, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMGullah Village - Workshop Area B, 1010 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902, USAEach workshop participant will engage in hands-on drumming and learn a brief history about drums. Facilitator: Samuel Jones
Sat, May 25Gullah Village - Workshop Area AMay 25, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMGullah Village - Workshop Area A, 1010 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902, USAWorkshop participants will learn the techniques of Gullah sweetgrass basket weaving. Facilitator: Mary Graham Grant
Sat, May 25USCB Center for the ArtsMay 25, 2024, 3:00 PMUSCB Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret St, Beaufort, SC 29902, USAJoin Aunt Pearlie Sue & The Gullah Kinfolk as they celebrate Decoration Day. Step back in time an’ experience Memorial Day like it ustah' be.
Time is ScheduledThe Original Gullah Festival of SC, IncTime is ScheduledThe Original Gullah Festival of SC, Inc, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Bay Street, Beaufort, SC, USAThe approximately two hour Tour will take you to various points of interest in the lowcountry to include Port Royal, Lady's and St Helena Islands and certain areas in the City of Beaufort. Tours are scheduled after registration.
Lest We Forget is a FREE event!
This is a walk-through educational platform offering the history, customs and culture of Gullah. This event takes place on Friday and Saturday of the Festival weekend from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Admission is FREE and all ages are welcome.
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