“To Distant Shores: The Transatlantic Slave Trade to South Carolina: 1680-1808” Exhibit

Georgetown County Library, 405 Cleland Street, Georgetown, SC

October 1st through October 30th

Open During Library Hours

“To Distant Shores: The Transatlantic Slave Trade to South Carolina: 1680-1808” is a powerful and illuminating exploration of how the Middle Passage shaped the history, culture, and legacy of South Carolina. Put together by The SC Maritime Museum, this thought‑provoking exhibit traces the journey from forced migration and enslavement to the enduring impact these histories have on our present—and even our visions of the future.

Listen to a talk on the Middle Passage by historian Shannon C. Eaves, PhD, associate professor of History at the College of Charleston.

“1526: African Arrivals – The Afrofuturism They Set in Motion” with Sara Makeba Daise

Georgetown County Library, 405 Cleland Street in Georgetown, SC

Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:30PM

Sara Makeba Daise, MA, (she/her), is a Black, queer, fifth-generation Gullah-Geechee writer, public historian, griot, healer, and energy worker from the South Carolina Lowcountry. She is giving a talk on “1526: African Arrivals — The Afrofuturism They Set in Motion.”

The daughter of storytellers, culture bearers, and Gullah Gullah Island stars Ron and Natalie Daise, Sara is the author of “Sankofa Shadow Work” and “Be Here Now: The South is a Portal.” Her work has appeared in Root Work Journal, Sistories Lit Mag, touching:blackstudy, and Ukweli: Searching for Healing Truth.

As a cultural worker, Sara explores the intersections of Afrofuturism, Literary Hoodoo, ancestor elevation, Black queer erotics and desire, and African Diasporic rituals—particularly in the South.

This event is part of Georgetown’s Middle Passage Historic Port Marker Celebration. Join us for an evening connecting African arrivals, ancestral knowledge, and the futures they set in motion.

“An Evening of Jazz & Dinner with Nahi Gruv”

SC Maritime Park, 725 Front Street, Georgetown, SC

Friday, October 23, 2026

6:30PM — 8:30PM

Join us for a special evening of great music, delicious food, and community at SC Maritime Park! Nahi Grūv brings together jazz sophistication, soulful improvisation, captivating vocals, and infectious modern energy for a musical experience that crosses genres and generations. Tickets are $35 Single, $60 Couple, and dinner is included in the ticket.

This special evening is part of the Middle Passage Historic Port Marker: Remembering and Honoring, 1526–2026.

Come enjoy an unforgettable evening of music, food, fellowship, and remembrance.

Remembering and Honoring Our Ancestors Lecture Series | “The Anti-Slavery Resistance—1526 to 1866” Exhibit Artist Talk

The Rice Museum

633 Front Street, Georgetown, SC

Saturday, October 24, 2026

3:00PM

Brother Nizar (Kelvin Bluffton) will give a talk on “Anti-Slavery Resistance, 1526 - 1866, on October 24, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET, at The Rice Museum, as part of the Remembering and Honoring Lecture Series during Georgetown’s Middle Passage Port Marker Celebration. Brother Nizar’s extensive collection of anti-slavery resistance art is on display at the museum from October 13th - 31st.

Brother Nizar is an historian, educator, and cultural advocate known as the "Father of the History of Resistance." He specializes in teaching the hidden history of Gullah resistance and the realities of Africans brought over during the transatlantic slave trade. His work centers on shifting the narrative from passive victimization to active Gullah resistance, educating the public on how enslaved people fought back and preserved their humanity and culture against the plantation system

Remembering and Honoring Our Ancestors | Special Hours @ The Gullah Museum

123 King Street, Unit 6, Georgetown, SC

Saturday, October 24, 2026.

Special Museum Hours: 1:30PM — 5:30PM

The Gullah Museum will honor the unveiling of the city of Georgetown’s Middle Passage Port Marker—a meaningful tribute to the Africans who endured the Middle Passage and the enduring legacy of their descendants.

Visit us after the ceremony to learn about Gullah culture, history, and traditions. We look forward to welcoming you!

Sweetgrass Basket Weaving Class with Jennifaye Singleton | November 23

Gullah Museum of Georgetown, 123 King Street, Unit 6, Georgetown, SC 29440

Monday November 23, 2026

6:00PM — 8:00PM

Immerse yourself in the timeless art of Sweetgrass basket weaving and gain a deeper appreciation for the traditions of Gullah Geechee culture. Guided by master basket maker Jennifaye Singleton, you’ll learn authentic weaving techniques through engaging live demonstrations, hands-on practice, personalized instruction, and dedicated time for questions. Leave with new skills, cultural insight, and a handcrafted basket you can proudly display for years to come.

Cost: $100 per person

Includes all materials, expert instruction, and your completed Sweetgrass basket to take home.

Each participant will receive sweetgrass, pine needles, palm fronds, and a 3-inch starter basket to create their own unique masterpiece.

Register

Sweetgrass Basket Weaving Class with Jennifaye Singleton | December 19th