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Shared Traditions: Gullah Heritage with Ron Daise
Date and Time
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ESTPresentations and performances are scheduled for Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. The lone exception is a performance by Bright Star Touring Theatre, which will take place Feb. 26 at 7 p.m.
Location
Georgetown Library
Moody Auditorium
405 Cleland Street
Georgetown, SCFees/Admission
Free and open to the public!
Contact Information
843-545-3300
Shared Traditions: Gullah Heritage wi...Description
The Georgetown County Library is celebrating the profound enrichment of American life through African American cultural experiences with an emphasis on South Carolina and Lowcountry contributions. The series features an array of presenters and performers sharing Gullah heritage, Black Southern musical traditions and stories about significant figures and episodes from African-American history.
February 12: Author, performing artist and cultural interpreter Ron Daise will engage participants in a scripted exchange about his new historical novel, ”Raptors in the Ricelands”. The story is set in a 21st century fictional community in Georgetown. Through readings of book excerpts, songs, poetry and information about his creative process, Daise will inform about Gullah Geechee history, culture and legacy.
