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The Georgia Gullah Geechee Heritage Society recently convened in Savannah, collaborating with local stakeholders and the Gullah Geechee Georgia Museum to promote cultural tourism. Held at the historic Needwood Baptist Church, the meeting featured discussions on cultural preservation and sharing oral histories. Key figures in attendance emphasized the importance of maintaining Gullah Geechee heritage, aiming to foster partnerships that enhance cultural and historical tourism in the region.

Savannah Engages Community to Promote Gullah Geechee Cultural Tourism

The Georgia Gullah Geechee Heritage Society held a meeting in Savannah to promote cultural tourism in collaboration with local stakeholders from the Gullah Geechee Georgia Museum.

The meeting was hosted at the historic Needwood Baptist Church located at 5141 U.S. 17 on a Tuesday.

Key highlights from the meeting included:

• Rosalyn Rouse, a society member, shared personal anecdotes about her family’s expression of coastal culture.
• Patt Gunn, chairwoman of the society, reflected on her own family’s history in the Southeast.
• Delores Polite, founder of Windsward of Georgia, participated in discussions about cultural preservation.
• Sammy Pinkney emphasized the importance of oral histories passed down through his family.
• William Collins from Darien contributed insights from his genealogical research related to Gullah Geechee heritage.

Participants included community members such as Ashleigh Green-Lee and her son Anthony Lee, alongside the previously mentioned individuals.

The primary objective of the meeting was to explore partnerships that would enhance cultural and historical tourism in the region. This collaborative effort aims to underscore the importance of sharing and maintaining Gullah Geechee cultural heritage within the community.

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• Savannah Now: Gullah Geechee History
• NBC News: Georgia Island Gangway Collapse
• WSAV: Taste of Gullah
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Gullah
• Wikipedia: Gullah

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