A national teaching grant allowed high school students to explore Gullah Geechee foodways and historically significant archives, spotlighting a partnership between the College of Charleston, Charleston County School District and CofC’s Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture. The experience reflected the unique role the College of Charleston plays as a place where history, education and community intersect. By bringing together university scholars, archivists, local cultural leaders and high school students, the day demonstrated the power of the College as a hub for learning, connection and collaboration across generations. (per CofC site: https://today.charleston.edu/2026/03/13/national-grant-gullah-geechee-foodways-archives/)
Coverage:
Word in Black – Preserving Recipes: Zine-Making Keeps Gullah Geechee Culture Alive
The Guardian – Beyond the classroom: South Carolina educators use food to teach Gullah Geechee culture
