Daufuskie Island and Beyond!

Event: October 20, 2022 |

From the NMAAHC/

Join Digital Treasures: Daufuskie Island and Beyond! as we explore the resiliency and preservation of Gullah Geechee heritage. Enjoy a culturally rich Live Program from 2:00PM - 3:00PM that explores the beauty of Daufuskie Island, SC and the surrounding Gullah communities. As an attendee you will virtually meet descendants from the Island, experience a Ring Shout performance, quilting circle, historic tours of Daufuskie Island, SC and Savannah, GA, a traditional Gullah meal and more.

Stay around...from 3:00PM to 5:00PM visit our virtual Expo Hall and meet representatives from organizations, churches, museums and historical societies from the Gullah Geechee corridor. Post on the Treasures Community Wall. Share information about your community, family treasures, and meet others interested in preserving family and community heritage. All are invited!

You may also register to receive a one-on-one Professional Review of your own family treasure. Meet with museum specialists in private video rooms to share and learn how to preserve your heirloom for generations to come.