Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Announces 2026 South Carolina Summit: “Voices of Preservation: Culture, Land & Legacy”
GEORGETOWN, S.C. — The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor invites community members, cultural advocates, preservation professionals, educators, and visitors to attend the 2026 Gullah Geechee Corridor – South Carolina Summit, a two-day gathering celebrating the rich heritage, enduring traditions, and future of the Gullah Geechee people.
Taking place June 25–26, 2026, in historic downtown Georgetown, South Carolina, this year’s summit theme, “Voices of Preservation: Culture, Land & Legacy,” will explore critical conversations surrounding Gullah traditions, language preservation, cultural tourism, and heirs’ property conservation. Through engaging presentations, panel discussions, and community fellowship, attendees will gain insight into the challenges and opportunities facing Gullah Geechee communities today.
Registration is $50 per person and includes admission to both days of programming.
Day 1: Gullah Table Experience
Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: The Gullah Museum Parking Lot
123 King Street, Unit 6, Georgetown, SC 29440
The summit begins with the Gullah Table Experience, an evening of food, fellowship, and celebration at The Gullah Museum. Guests will enjoy a vibrant vendor market featuring local artisans and businesses, delicious catered cuisine, music from a live DJ, and opportunities to connect with fellow attendees.
Shopping begins at 5:30 p.m., with dinner served at 6:00 p.m.
Day 2: Voices of Preservation: Culture, Land & Legacy
Friday, June 26, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Bethel A.M.E. Church, Georgetown, South Carolina
The summit’s second day features a full schedule of workshops, panel discussions, and presentations focused on preserving Gullah Geechee culture and community assets. A boxed lunch will be provided for attendees.
Featured sessions include:
- North Coast Cultural Preservation Panel
- Dr. Jessica Barry: Language Preservation Presentation
- Heirs’ Property Conservation Panel
- Keynote Address by Ron Daise: The Fifteen Twenty-Six Project
Widely recognized as a cultural preservationist, author, educator, and former cast member of Nickelodeon’s Gullah Gullah Island, Ron Daise has dedicated his career to sharing and preserving Gullah Geechee history, language, and traditions.
The South Carolina Summit offers a unique opportunity to learn from experts, engage with community leaders, and celebrate the living legacy of the Gullah Geechee people.
For registration information and event updates, visit the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor website at www.gullahgeecheecorridor.org/event/ or follow us on social media at @gullahgeecheenha
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Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor NHA
The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor is a federal, National Heritage Area. The purpose of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor NHA is to preserve, share and interpret the history, traditional cultural practices, heritage sites, and natural resources associated with Gullah Geechee people of coastal North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.
For more information, visit: gullahgeecheecorridor.org