Ready to make your travel plans for 2020? Be sure to add the 24th Annual Gullah Celebration at gullahcelebration.com? This series of events is the perfect way to celebrate Black History month and learn about the rich history of Gullah culture through art, food, music and more. Here are new additions to the month-long celebration:
-Gullah Heritage Night: Making The Connection by Hilton Head Island Middle School (1/29)
-Block Party at The Gullah Market (2/15)
-How to Preserve Gullah Culture, Heritage and Heirlooms featuring Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission & The Heritage Library (2/15)
-Gullah Tales and Songs with the Legendary Ron Daise (2/23)
Annual classics such as the Gullah Heritage Music Series (every Friday night), the Ol’ Fashioned Gullah Breakfast, Taste of Gullah and more. Click below to check out the full list of 2020 events and #CelebrateGullah For more details head to www.gullahcelebration.com
FULL SCHEDULE
1. Gullah Heritage Night: Making The Connection
Time:Wednesday, January 29, 2020Start Time: 05:30 PMEnd Time: 07:30 PMFree Will OfferingVenue:Hilton Head Island Middle School Auditorium and Gym55 Wilborn RoadHilton Head Island 29926Read more
2. 2020 HILTON HEAD ISLAND GULLAH CELEBRATION-OPENING PARTY
Time:Thursday, January 30, 2020Start Time: 06:00 PMEnd Time: 09:00 PMFree Will OfferingVenue:Art League of Hilton Head Gallery at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina14 Shelter Cove LaneHilton Head Island 29926Read more
3. ARTS OB WE PEOPLE: WINTER EXHIBITION AND SALE
Time:Friday, January 31, 2020Start Time: 10:00 AMEnd Time: 04:00 PMFree Will OfferingVenue:Art League of Hilton Head Gallery at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina14 Shelter Cove LaneHilton Head Island 29926Read more
4. GULLAH HERITAGE MUSIC SERIES – OPENING NIGHT
Time:Friday, January 31, 2020Start Time: 07:00 PMEnd Time: 08:30 PMFree Will OfferingVenue:Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church382 Squire Pope Rd.Hilton Head Island 29926Read more
5. OL’ FASHIONED GULLAH BREAKFAST
Time:Saturday, February 01, 2020Start Time: 08:00 AMEnd Time: 12:00 PMFree Will OfferingVenue:Cherry Hill School209 Dillon Rd.Hilton Head Island 29926Read more
6. FREEDOM DAY
Time:Saturday, February 01, 2020Start Time: 11:00 AMEnd Time: 01:00 PMFree Will OfferingVenue:Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park226 Beach City RoadHilton Head Island 29926Read more
7. FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY
Time:Tuesday, February 04, 2020Start Time: 07:00 PMEnd Time: 08:30 PMFree Will OfferingVenue:Historic First African Baptist Church70 Beach City RoadHilton Head Island 29926Read more
8. GULLAH HERITAGE MUSIC SERIES FEATURING MALE QUARTETS
Time:Friday, February 07, 2020Start Time: 07:00 PMEnd Time: 08:30 PMFree Will OfferingVenue:Historic First African Baptist Church70 Beach City Road.Hilton Head Island 29926Read more
9. TASTE OF GULLAH
Time:Saturday, February 08, 2020Start Time: 12:00 PMEnd Time: 03:00 PMVenue:Art Center of Coastal Carolina14 Shelter Cove LaneHilton Head Island 29926Read more
10. HILTON HEAD ISLAND BACK IN THE DAY: THROUGH EYES OF GULLAH ELDERS
Time:Saturday, February 08, 2020Start Time: 07:00 PMEnd Time: 08:30 PMVenue:Coligny Theater1 North Forest Beach Dr.Hilton Head Island 29928Read more
11. PAINT AND SIP
Time:Thursday, February 13, 2020Start Time: 06:00 PMEnd Time: 08:00 PMVenue:Art League Academy106 Cordillo PkwyHilton Head Island 29928Read more
12. GULLAH HERITAGE MUSIC SERIES FEATURING GOSPEL CLASSICS
Time:Friday, February 14, 2020Start Time: 07:00 PMEnd Time: 08:30 PMFree Will OfferingVenue:Central Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church161 Matthews DriveHilton Head Island 29926Read more
13. GULLAH INSTITUTE PRESENTs How To Preserve Gullah Culture, Heritage And Family Heirlooms
Time:Saturday, February 15, 2020Start Time: 09:00 AMEnd Time: 11:00 AMFree Will OfferingVenue:Mary Ann Peeples Pavilion at Honey Horn70 Honey Horn Dr.Hilton Head Island 29926Read more
14. NATIVE ISLAND GOLF CLASSIC
Time:Saturday, February 15, 2020Start Time: 09:00 AMEnd Time: TBAFree Will OfferingVenue:Bear Creek Golf Club in Hilton Head Island Plantation237 Whooping Crane WayHilton Head Island 29926Read more
15. THE GULLAH MARKET & BLOCK PARTY: AN ARTS, CRAFTS AND FOOD EXPO
Time:Saturday, February 15, 2020Start Time: 11:00 AMEnd Time: 05:00 PMVenue:Honey Horn70 Honey Horn Dr.Hilton Head Island 29926Read more
16. GULLAH HERITAGE MUSIC SERIES FEATURING THE VOICES OF EL SHADDAI
Time:Friday, February 21, 2020Start Time: 07:00 PMEnd Time: 08:30 PMFree Will OfferingVenue:Queen Chapel AME Church114 Beach City Rd.Hilton Head Island 29926Read more
17. Gullah Tales And Songs With The Legendary Ron Daise
Time:Sunday, February 23, 2020Start Time: 05:00 PMEnd Time: TBAFree Will OfferingVenue:Comedy Magic Cabaret843 William Hilton PkwyHilton Head Island 29928Read more
18. PAINT AND SIP
Time:Thursday, February 27, 2020Start Time: 06:00 PMEnd Time: 08:00 PMVenue:Art League Academy106 Cordillo PkwyHilton Head Island 29928Read more
19. GULLAH HERITAGE MUSIC SERIES – CLOSING NIGHT
Time:Friday, February 28, 2020Start Time: 07:00 PMEnd Time: 08:30 PMFree Will OfferingVenue:St. James Baptist Church209 Beach City Rd.Hilton Head Island 29926
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