When the Gullah people settled in the lowcountry in the 1700s, I bet they never imagined their influence would carry all the way into the 21st century, but The Savannah Black Heritage Festival is in its 22nd year and definitely keeping the culture alive. The Gullah cherished storytelling, cuisine, music, folklore, and crafts, which can all be found at the fest, running February 1st through the 13th:
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- Dayton Contemporary Dance Company: 7 pm Feb. 1st
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- Traveling Black History Museum: 11 am – 7 pm Feb. 3rd
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- Pearl Cleage Meet & Greet: 11 am Feb. 4th
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- Gathering @ African American Monument: 12:30 pm Feb. 5th
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- Men & Boys and Horns & Voices: 6:30 pm Feb. 7th
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- Spoken Word Open Mic: 7 pm Feb. 8th
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- New Beginnings Art Exhibit Opening: 6:30 pm Feb. 9th
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- African Medea: 7 pm Feb. 10th
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- African-American Read-In: 7:30 pm Feb. 11th
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- Grand Festival Day: Feb. 12th
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