Wed/ Thurs/ Sat - 11AM-4PM
|Gainesville
The Gullah Geechee Exhibit: African Connections and Cultural Traditions in America
Come experience glimpses deep into the history and Gullah Geechee traditions, including quilting, basket weaving and wood carving.


Time & Location
Wed/ Thurs/ Sat - 11AM-4PM
Gainesville, 837 SE 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
About the event
The Gullah Geechee are the regionally isolated community of African Americans that stretches from Coastal Florida to southern North Carolina, defined by a distinctive dialect and artwork that strongly echoes their West African heritage. This exhibit provides glimpses deep into history and Gullah Geechee traditions, inlcuding quilting, basket weaving and wood carving. Come immerse yourself in the beauty and physical details of a variety of items made for everyday use. This outstanding exhibit showcases artifacts, documents and memorabilita from the collection of Willis Hakim Jones, a Savannah-based collector.
Past Events
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Blessing of the Building,
May 18, 2018
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony,
November 12, 2018
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Let’s Celebrate – Opening Gala,
February 2, 2019
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Gospel Extravaganza,
April 28, 2019
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Black Music Month and Soul Food Festival,June 8, 2019
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Juneteenth Breakfast,
June 21, 2019
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Opening Reception – Jazz Age, African Americans in the Performing Arts Exhibit,
October 11, 2019
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Reception – Virtual Reality Harlem Renaissance Exhibit,
November 2, 2019
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Storytelling with Gainesville’s Pioneer Communities, December 2, 2019
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Families That Sing Together, December 14, 2019
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Ujamaa – Children’s Kwanzaa Program,
December 29, 2019
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Jazz Age Coming Alive Movie Night,
January 24, 2020
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Words Matter- Stories Poetically Told, January 26, 2020
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Reception - Roots and Light – Black Artists in Gainesville Exhibit,
February 22, 2020