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Gullah Geechee: From West Africa to the Lowcountry

October 11 to October 17, 2026 (Fall Break)

Join us as we travel by coach to South Carolina to explore, immerse, and learn from the Gullah Geechee, who are direct descendants of the formerly enslaved from West Africa. We will spend time in the Gullah Corridor on Hilton Head Island, St. Helena Island, Charleston, and more. While on these sea islands, we will learn about indigo dyeing, sweetgrass basket weaving, and other traditional practices, visit and stay at the Penn Center, have free time to kayak, boat, explore beaches, eat traditional Gullah food, explore authentic cultural practices of the Gullah Geechee, as well as learn and listen to traditionally influenced music.

Major points of interest that we will visit include:

  • Gullah Heritage Tour
  • Mitchelville Freedom Park
  • Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island
  • Ruby Lee鈥檚 South (live music)
  • Gullah Grub
  • York W. Bailey Museum
  • Sweetgrass Basket Weaving Workshop
  • Indigo Dyeing
  • Angel Oak
  • Darrah Hall
  • The Penn Center
  • Benezet House
  • Praise Houses
  • Old Slave Mart Museum
  • Charleston City Market
  • International African American Museum
  • And more . . .
A woman sits weaving a basket under a tree near wooden cabins, with a marshland and waterway in the background during sunset.

This trip is intended for: Students, faculty, staff and community members.

Associated Course

All participants will take a Continuing Education course that will meet prior to travel for preparation and to build community. The cost is included in the travel program.

Students may choose to take MUS 112 Introduction to Jazz or HUM 120 Cultural Studies focusing on the Gullah Geechee.

Program Fee

$1,400

Fee includes

  • Accommodations (double occupancy) for 7 nights
  • Transportation
  • Admission to all museums and activities
  • Breakfast daily
  • At least two dinners

Payment Plan

A non-refundable deposit of $200 is required to reserve your spot.

  • $200 due on April 23
  • $200 due on May 21
  • $200 due on June 25
  • $200 due on July 23
  • $200 due on August 20
  • $200 due on September 17

Payments must be paid to our Business Office. Payments can be made:

  • In person on the second floor of the Brooks Student Center on the Davidson Campus,
  • In person at the Administration building on the Davie Campus
  • By phone at 336.249.8186 ext. 6341聽
  • Online through聽

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