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Push grows to transfer 7,000+ acres into permanent Gullah Geechee stewardship

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Momentum is building in Charleston around a major push for reparations, to effectively transfer more than 7,000 acres of land into permanent Gullah Geechee stewardship, and ...
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Lowcountry plantations offer a look at the land that has been worked for generations

The Charleston area's plantations showcase the foundations of our nation's history and the Gullah-Geechee culture that influenced the Lowcountry. Visitors can stroll through majestic gardens, see ...
Post and Courier

Historic plantations in the Lowcountry offer opportunities to learn about slavery

History is not static. It refers to deeds done, lives lived, but there is always more to discover. To remain vital and informative, historic sites keep digging into the past and sharing their ...
WCVB Channel 5 Boston

Charleston, South Carolina plantation transforms into a place of learning

CHARLESTON, SOAKING IN ITS BEAUTY AND HOSPITALITY, IT’S EASY TO FORGET THE DARKER CHAPTERS THAT UNFOLDED HERE. THE STORY OF THE ENSLAVED IN CHARLESTON, FROM THE SHORES OF AFRICA TO THE AUCTION BLOCK ...
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Lowcountry Land Trust protects additional 512 acres at Sheldon Plantation

HOLY CITY SINNER — Lowcountry Land Trust today announced the permanent protection of an additional 512 acres near one of the most iconic sites in the Lowcountry, the National Register of Historic ...
WCBD

Lowcountry Strawberry Festival returns to Boone Hall Plantation

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Strawberry season is underway, and you can celebrate by attending the Lowcountry Strawberry Festival happening over the first two weekends in April. The family-friendly ...