Lecture Series
Decoding Gullah Dialect
Book Talk & Signing
Descended by Keith Rushing
In Descended, Rushing recounts his own journey of discovery, and in the process unfurls a dramatic story about the transformation of Hilton Head. Descended is a story about family, place, and the desire to understand where we have been and where we are going.
Lecture Series
The Invisible Institution
Community Conversation
Labor of Love: Legacy of Birthwork in the Lowcountry
This community-centered gathering honors the ancestral and ongoing work of birth workers in Gullah Geechee and Lowcountry communities. Through an intergenerational panel and dialogue, Labor of Love explores birthwork as sacred labor, cultural preservation, and collective care—centering maternal and mental health while addressing ongoing inequities. Open to birth workers, families, and community members committed to birth justice and the health and dignity of families.
Presenters:
Donellia Chives - Doula, community care and mental health practitioner, Founder of Monarch House Collective
Ifetayo White - Elder doula trainer, Reiki Master Teacher, Founder of Choices Birthing and Wellness Support at Neesa's Home
Maya Maat - Doula and Founder of The Joyous Womb
Sarah Edwards - CPM, Midwife and Founder of Lowcountry Midwifery
Storytelling
Artistry & Artisanship
Storytelling Through Artistry & Artisanship brings together artists, culture bearers, and community voices for a vibrant panel discussion celebrating Gullah culture. Through visual art, panelists will explore how folklore, traditions, and values are preserved, interpreted, and passed on to future generations. Join us for an engaging conversation about art as storytelling, cultural memory, and a living bridge between heritage and contemporary expression.
Rob House - Moderator
Sabreee - Panelist
Hank Herring - Panelist
Celebration
Black History & Community Celebration of Gullah Culture
Come and enjoy a sacred blessing of the grounds of Ma Daisy's Porch as well as a community celebration, in the form of a drum circle, musical performances, and more.
Special Guest: Queen Quet
Women's History Month Series
Women of the Reconstruction
This seminar explores the pivotal roles women played in shaping the Lowcountry during the Reconstruction era, highlighting figures who advanced education, civil rights, and community rebuilding in the aftermath of the Civil War. Through the stories of both well-known and unsung leaders, participants will gain insight into how these women navigated political upheaval and laid foundations for lasting social change.
Presenters: Rhonda Carey & Elizabeth Laney
Women's History Month Series
Matriarchs & Powerbrokers
Do you have a matriarch in your family who you believe must be superhuman? Come and share about her in this community conversation. We'll talk about all of those unique qualities that make these women so special. A special gift to everyone who brings their family matriarch (80 years old or older) to the gathering to be celebrated in person.
Basketmaking Workshop
Sweetgrass Saturday
Come and learn the sacred art of sewing sweetgrass baskets. Expert basketmaker Mary Graham-Grant will teach attendees the highly-coveted skill. Come for a fun afternoon of learning about the creative arts.
Presenter: Mary Graham-Grant
Women's History Month Series
Doulas Run the World
In observance of World Doula Week, this seminar explores the vital role doulas play in supporting families across the Lowcountry and beyond; from pregnancy through postpartum care. Participants will gain insight into the history, advocacy, and community impact of doulas, and learn how their work advances maternal health and birth equity in the region.
Presenter: Tameka Walker
