Explore Gullah/Geechee Culture at Gwinnett EHC

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Explore the fusion of cultures and discover the unique Gullah/Geechee people through song, dance and storytelling at the Environmental and Heritage Center (EHC) on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015.

Inhabiting an area primarily along the South Carolina and Georgia coasts, the Gullah/Geechee are descendants of Africans and African-Americans who worked on various rice plantations located in the coastal regions. The Gullah/Geechee have maintained their cultural traditions since the 18th century. Their culture was impacted by several groups, which created a distinctive language, arts, music, crafts and diet.

In celebration of Black History Month, the EHC is holding a special program highlighting the unique cultural contributions the Gullah/Geechee have brought to the United States.

The program will include guest speaker and historian Tiffany Young with African and American Origins. Young will share her knowledge of the Gullah/Geechee culture through interactive song and dance presentations at both 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Additional related events will take place at the EHC during the day and include hands-on activities and crafts, interacting with cultural artifacts and exploring American history with the new Centuries of Childhood exhibit.

The EHC is open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Feb. 7. All activities and programs are included with museum admission. For admission pricing and additional information, visit www.gwinnettEHC.org.