Gullah & Geechee History

Celebrating Gullah and Geechee history, our rare books display features a number of works relating to the Gullah and Geechee peoples, their communities, practices, beliefs, and art. Also included is a souvenir program from a production of Porgy and Bess from 1943.

February's Display Case in the library lobby

Upcoming Event

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Speaker at the Center: Ayanna Goines Discusses The Green Book

July 31, 2024, 3:00 PM

Join us at the SC Center for the Book for the latest installment of the Speaker at the Center event as we explore "The Green Book." This discussion, led by Ayanna Goines, an African American History Consultant at the SC Department of Archives and History and a member of the SC African American Heritage Commission, will discuss the history and impact of "The Green Book."

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