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Gullah Geechee Family Day returns to Penn Center with cultural programming
Summary
Gullah Geechee Family Day at Penn Center (16 Penn Center Circle East, St. Helena Island) features cultural performances, museum tours, and a reception hosted by Queen Platt; registration is required and a link is available at penncenter.com/events.
Gullah Geechee Family Day returns this weekend to the Penn Center campus on Saint Helena Island, celebrating heritage, culture and community. The program highlighted a special reception at the Dr. York W. Bailey Museum hosted by Queen Platt, chiefess of the Gullah Geechee Nation, and noted performances, language sessions, and art sales by local artists.
Organizers said registration is required and provided a registration link at penncenter.com/events. The program described the day as the community's annual family reunion, featuring guided museum tours, music, food, and opportunities to purchase local artwork and books.
Why it matters: the event serves Gullah Geechee cultural preservation and draws visitors to a national historic site and local museum, supporting cultural tourism and community continuity.
