Ossabaw Island Foundation

Spring Day Trip Tells the Story of Ossabaw’s Gullah Geechee Culture

What: Gullah Geechee Day Trip to Ossabaw
When: Saturday, March 26, 2011
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (return time approximate)
Where: Ossabaw Island

Experience Ossabaw Island in the spring while learning the stories of Ossabaw’s Gullah-Geechee people, from the early 19th century through the mid-20th century. Learn about the African roots of the enslaved and freedmen families who lived on Ossabaw Island. Visit the three restored tabby cabins built in the 1820’s – 1840’s. Hear about the island’s African American community leaders before and after emancipation. Discover their daily lives—foodways, work experiences, family life. Learn the story of the community’s move to the mainland, establishing the Pin Point community in the early 20th century.

Guest tour leader is Dr. Deborah Mack, a nationally acclaimed anthropologist, expert on African American history and museum studies, and co-chair of the Ossabaw Island Foundation’s project team to interpret Ossabaw Island’s African American/Gullah Geechee story. Dr. Mack will co-lead the day trip along with Jim Bitler, On Island Coordinator for The Ossabaw Island Foundation.

This trip is limited to 30 people.

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When: Saturday, March 26. The boat departs promptly at 9:30am and returns around 3:30pm

Where: Delegal Marina at The Landings on Skidaway Island

Cost: $50 per person for Friends of Ossabaw / $70 per person for Future Friends

Reservations are required, as space is limited to 30.

Trip will go rain or shine, trip may be postponed and rescheduled for severe weather as determined by the Ossabaw Island Foundation, boat captain or the Department of Natural Resources.

Payment in full is required to confirm reservations.

Cost includes round-trip boat transportation to Ossabaw Island and the full day tour.

Cost does not include your sack lunch or bottled water / beverages.

Due to the length of the tour, this program is not recommended for young children.

Because we will be riding along unpaved roads in a wooden buckboard, this tour

is not recommended for those with hip, back or knee problems.

This tour does not include a tour of the Torrey-West Estate, out of respect for privacy.

Saturday March 26, 2011 Gullah Geechee Day Trip to Ossabaw