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University of South Carolina Beaufort opens Jonathan Green Maritime Cultural Center to preserve Lowcountry maritime history
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The University of South Carolina Beaufort opened the Jonathan Green Maritime Cultural Center in Beaufort County, honoring artist Jonathan Green’s career and highlighting Gullah Geechee maritime knowledge, academic partnerships, and plans for exhibitions and community programming.
The University of South Carolina Beaufort on April 5 dedicated the Jonathan Green Maritime Cultural Center, a new museum and research space named for the artist Jonathan Green that the university says will preserve and celebrate the maritime traditions and cultural history of the Lowcountry and the Gullah Geechee community.
"This center celebrates the maritime traditions, artistic heritage, and cultural legacy of the Lowcountry and the Sea Islands," the event host said in welcoming remarks, describing the center as a place "where art, history, scholarship, and community come together." The program included the Parris Island Honor Guard, the Parris Island Marine Band and readings, presentations and remarks from university leaders, elected officials and cultural partners.
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