Events
Hosting engaging events throughout the year.
The Bluffton Gullah Cultural Heritage Center hosts a variety of events that celebrate the rich traditions and history of the Gullah people. From lively festivals and storytelling sessions to educational workshops and performances, these events offer an authentic connection to Gullah culture.
Bluffton Gullah Cultural Heritage Center
Current & Upcoming Events
August 16th - October 31st
General Robert Smalls Traveling Exhibit
This traveling exhibit surveys the life and times of General Robert Smalls from his early life of enslavement, to his self-emancipation, war exploits, and his political career. This limited-time exhibit is a portrait of not just black hero, but a true American hero.
Cost: General admission to the cultural center required ($10 for adults $5 for students).
16
Aug
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Gullah/Geechee Healing and Heritage Book signing and Art sale.
Join Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation as the Bluffton Gullah Cultural Heritage Center host her during her 25th Anniversary tour through the Gullah/Geechee Nation. Queen Quet will premiere her indigo art pieces and share from her books in this evening of Gullah/Geechee heritage and healing in celebration of "Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Awareness Month."
Queen Quet will sell books and one of a kind art pieces at the end of the presentation. So, please come prepared to make a purchase. A percentage of each sale will be donated to the Bluffton Gullah Cultural Heritage Center. Donations for the center will also be accepted.
10
Oct
10/24-10/25, 11am-2pm
Pop-Up Porch Gallery
Alyce Faye Jarrett has been a self-proclaimed artist since age 3, as she favored a sketch pad over a blanket or teddy bear. She retired early from a medical profession and successfully launched a second career in art. Jarrett mentally visualizes 2-dimensional origins of figurative art and brings them to life with an equally imagined rhythm, by sculpting, with needle nose pliers, a single strand of wire into a 3-dimensional rendering. This two-day pop=up Gallery will feature the work of Alyce Faye for purchase to the community.
Friday & Saturday, 10/24-10/25
No registration necessary. All are welcome!
Guest Artisan: Alyce Faye
24
Oct
Cultural Center, 2-4pm
The Sacred Art of Gullah Quiltmaking
Gullah quiltmaking is a rich cultural tradition where quilts serve both practical purposes and as storytelling tools, preserving the history, heritage, and artistry of the Gullah/Geechee people. In this, hands-on workshop, attendees will learn the significance of this sacred artform along with techniques for crafting their own family quilts.
All Ages
Guest Artisan: Pauline Nelson
25
Oct
Cultural Center, 2-4pm
Healing Power from Herbs & Plants
Gullah people have sustained themselves from the land of the Lowcountry and beyond for centuries using time-tested herbal remedies for maladies as simple as cold and cough to much more serious ailments like diabetes and high blood pressure. In this interactive lecture, expert Herbalist Jamillah Miller will share the dos and don'ts of herbal medicine.
All Ages
Guest Lecturer: Jamillah Miller
1
Nov
