Our Mission
Education - Art - Environment - Language
Preservation of culture, history, and art is vital to understanding who we are and shaping who we will become. We are dedicated to fostering connections, empowering communities, and preserving the legacies that define our collective story. Through creative collaborations with individuals, organizations, institutions, and government entities, we champion the stories and traditions that have shaped our past and continue to inspire our future.
WelCome to SCR!
““At Smalls Cultural Resources, we help communities and organizations preserve, celebrate, and share their cultural heritage in ways that are both meaningful and sustainable. While many of the resources are universal, we specialize in the preservation and promotion of Gullah Geechee history, traditions, and stories. We understand that every community carries unique narratives that deserve to be honored and shared. Through our network of expert consultants, we provide tailored guidance, resources, and partnerships to help our clients design impactful programs, curate exhibitions, lead preservation initiatives, and engage audiences through educational and cultural experiences.
Our approach is grounded in collaboration, respect for tradition, and a commitment to building lasting connections. By bringing together cultural experts, historians, artists, and community leaders, we ensure that each project not only protects heritage but also inspires pride, fosters cultural understanding, and strengthens bonds across generations. In doing so, we help our partners create a legacy that will continue to resonate, teach, and empower for years to come.”
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Our Network
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Victoria Smalls
Founder - Principal Consultant
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Sancho Smalls
Creative Consultant - Photographer
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Frederick Capers
Creative Consultant - Musician
Testimonials
“My experience in the cultural preservation world is that typically there are people who are expert in the history or the culture, and then there are others who are expert in the business or programmatic side of presenting, preserving, and elevating that history and culture. Victoria is the extremely rare person who powerfully has both skills which makes her a uniquely valuable player in this space. I could not recommend her more highly”
“I have worked with Victoria Smalls for nearly two decades, from our earliest cultural exchanges at Penn Center to her transformative journey to Sierra Leone. Her leadership is deeply rooted in empathy, authenticity, and a global vision for African-descended communities. Smalls Cultural Resources is more than a consulting firm—it is a movement, powered by a steward whose heart and work are devoted to preserving heritage and empowering the future”
“Smalls Cultural Resources is a one-stop shop for services that support the capacity building and sustainability of our organization, including fund development, preservation advocacy and programing in areas of arts & culture, genealogy and the humanities. We appreciate the invaluable insight Smalls Cultural Resources provides for our organization”
“Victoria Smalls is an award-winning visionary who is committed to the historical preservation of Gullah culture. With her outstanding leadership at Penn Center, International African American Museum, National Park Service, and the Gullah Geechee Corridor, Smalls will now bring her expertise to Smalls Cultural Resources. Her experience—in fund-raising, in programming, in advocacy, and in many other areas— will benefit all who turn to Small Cultural Resources for information and assistance in all kinds of preservation, as well as in the history and arts of Gullah people.”
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