Live Oak Lights: Illuminating Our Heritage

Event Details

Come y'uh! The Daniel Island Historical Society will pay tribute to the Lowcountry's Gullah culture at its 2nd annual "Love Oak Lights: Illuminating Our Heritage" event on Sunday, April 24th.

More than a dozen artisans, speakers, vendors and other contributors will be on hand for the free, family-friendly festival to be held from 4pm - 7pm under the oaks at Daniel Island Children's Park.

This event will present a wide array of activities celebrating Gullah customs and contributions, including ironworks demonstrations by the Philip Simmons Foundation, music and storytelling by The Plantation Singers, "Crossing the River" history walks led by local author Herb Frazier, Gullah cuisine by Cainhoy Chef B.J. Dennis, rag quilting and doll-making by Sharon Cooper Murray, "History and Haikus" poetry workshop for ages 8 and up, arts and crafts, Gullah fashions, burial customs, a drumlin performance at 4:30pm, and an "Art in the Park" session for artists of all ages. A variety of artisans will offer items for purchase as well.

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