Services

Our cultural preservation solutions go beyond providing services. They reflect our dedication to fostering a deeper understanding and celebration of our cultural heritage. We offer expert consultation, advocate for climate and social justice, and lead preservation efforts that encompass history, art, language, and culture. Through strategic partnerships, we aim to create sustainable communities rooted in shared traditions.

Our heritage education initiatives, global network development, inspiring keynote presentations, and interactive cultural experiences work to bridge generational gaps, amplify the richness of Gullah Geechee heritage, and build lasting connections locally and internationally. We are committed to ensuring that our cultural legacies continue to inspire and resonate across generations and borders.

  • Art Across Generations, Traditional and Contemporary Expressions of Gullah Geechee Creativity

  • Rice, Roots, and Rhythm, Preserving Gullah Geechee and Maritime Cultures Through Art

  • Sam Doyle, The Self-Taught Genius of St. Helena Island

  • The Honorable Hastings Gantt, A Life of Service and Leadership

  • Robert Smalls, From Enslavement to Congressman—A Gullah Geechee Hero

  • Charlotte Forten, A Northern Teacher’s Journey to Freedom’s First School in 1862

  • Harriet Tubman and the Combee People, Liberation and Legacy

  • Growing Up Gullah, Life in the Sea Islands of South Carolina

Presentations

Engaging presentations and keynote speeches that educate, inspire, and highlight the importance of cultural preservation, with a focus on the art, history & culture of the African American and Gullah Geechee communities.

  • A slide presentation on South Carolina's role in the post-Civil War Reconstruction Era.

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  • A presentation on the legacies of these two leaders.

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  • A presentation on the evolution of Penn School from its founding to the Civil Rights Era.

  • A presentation detailing Penn Center's role as a strategic planning location for the Civil Rights Movement.

  • A presentation on the unique language, customs, and heritage of the Gullah Geechee people.

  • A presentation exploring the Gullah Geechee spiritual practices of Praise Houses.

  • A presentation of Victoria A. Smalls' personal journey of reconnecting with her heritage

  • A presentation on the Gullah Geechee connection to water through a personal art collection.

Additional Presentation Offerings

  • The Women Who Founded Penn School

  • Hallowed Grounds, Exploring the Penn School National Historic Landmark District

  • Reconstruction in Beaufort, SC

  • Gullah Fa Oonah, The Unique Language of the Gullah Geechee People

  • Daughters of the Dust

  • Exploring Omar, Senegalese Roots and Gullah Geechee Culture

  • Land, Water, and Legacy, The Gullah Geechee Connection to the Environment

  • Cultural Kinship, Gullah Geechee and Sierra Leone Connections

  • Bridging Cultures, Gullah Geechee Ties to Barbados

Cultural Heritage Consulting

Engaging presentations and keynote speeches that educate, inspire, and highlight the importance of cultural preservation, with a focus on the art, history & culture of the African American and Gullah Geechee communities.

  • Strategic guidance for organizations and communities on cultural, historical, and heritage initiatives

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  • Provides transitional leadership and management for nonprofit organizations.

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  • Develops tailored fundraising and planning strategies for cultural projects.

  • Professional grant writing and review services for cultural heritage projects.

  • Creates and manages programs for cultural awareness and heritage education.

  • Expert guidance on preserving and protecting cultural heritage sites and land.

  • Assistance with building relationships and fostering collaboration for cultural preservation.

Workshops

Our workshops offer hands-on experiences to preserve and share cultural heritage through art & spoken word.

  • Specialized workshops that provide educators with the tools and knowledge to effectively teach cultural history, art, and heritage

  • Empower community members to document their surroundings and personal stories through photography, creating a visual archive of their unique culture.

  • Participants learn to create beautiful, monochromatic blue prints using sunlight and object form local enviornment. This workshop is perfect for all skill levels, providing a creative way to explore image-making and the beauty of the land.

  • Inclusive poetry workshop, which encourages participants to explore and express their personal and cultural stories through writing.