From March 10, 2017

Gullah Geechee Heritage Day

On Saturday, February 25, Fort Frederica celebrated Black History Month with Gullah Geechee Heritage Day.  As one of the barrier islands along the southern coast, St. Simons is part of the Gullah Geechee Heritage Trail.  What is a Gullah Geechee?  I’m glad you asked! The Gullah Geechee are descendants of the freed slaves who lived …

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