Gullah-Geechee Culture and Savannah, Georgia (US)
Dates: 4/6 – 4/11
Location: Domestic
Price Range: $3,300-3,700
Theme: Social Justice & Race
Faculty Contact: Sarah Daniels, Ian Corey-Boulet
Join us to explore the preservation of African-American history and culture in Savannah and Georgia’s coastal islands. Through cultural immersion, we explore how different people and institutions are preserving the vibrant and powerful history of African-Americans in the Lowcountry. Focusing on the themes of race, slavery, and education, we will hands-on explore the impact of geography, environment, and diaspora on the development of community values.
Our focus includes two major experiences: the urban environment of the great city of Savannah and the rural Gullah-Geechee culture on the barrier sea islands. What an incredible opportunity to venture to both of these places. Peppered throughout the week will be delicious Southern food in restaurants and roadside markets, plus beach walking, city strolling, basket weaving, and other fun activities. Sink deep into culture, food, and community in this Georgia adventure.
- Students and families should be aware that this experience includes:
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- Travel in warm, humid conditions with extended time outdoors walking through cities, coastal areas, and historic sites
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- Engagement with emotionally powerful topics including race, slavery, and historical injustice
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- Exposure to Southern cuisine, regional customs, and local dialects that may differ from students’ everyday experiences
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- The need for empathy, reflection, and cultural sensitivity when engaging with local communities and historical narratives