A RING SHOUT FOR BAREFOOT...
The Gullah Tradition of Ring Shout: "African Americans felt most free to sing spirituals accompanied by the ring shout dances when they were away from the gaze of masters and overseers, who often forbade the gatherings. When the slave quarters was far enough away from the residence of the owners, Black people might gather there in one of the cabins, moving to the side the meager furnishings so that a danced...
Prince Rivers Accepts the Colors
Photo courtesy of The Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Washington Course - Charleston
Photo available from The Charleston Preservation Society.
Slave Row - Port Royal Island
Photo courtesy of The Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Pension Card File of Shedrick Manago
Photo Courtesy of The National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,D.C.
The Greaves Map of Mitchelville
Photo courtesy of The Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Friday, August 16, 2013
Our Website 2.0
5:07 AM
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A note to subscribers...
(all two of you...)
If you follow us on Facebook, Posterous or Networked Blogs or have been checking on me, you have noticed our sites have been disabled. By now, you already know that the EVIL Twitter has purchased Posterous and so all of the blogs are no longer available. It was my favorite blogging spot. So we are trimming the access to my genealogical ramblings to my blogger posts and my official...
Monday, July 1, 2013
Documentary
5:57 PM
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Timewatch - The Mystery of the Headless Romans
Wow! I have to say, it's nice to know that the people at the BBC, The Discovery Channel and National Geographic are finally tired of my posts and are now making a concerted effort to cast their history documentaries more accurately. All my years of posting vaguely readable diatribes on Comment Sections, Feedback Pages and Message Boards, have now today I know, not been done in vain...
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Thursday, May 16, 2013
"The Program"
10:34 PM
#africanamericangenealogy, #beaufort, #fallongreen, #genealogy, #gullahfestival, ST HELENA ISLAND
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27th Annual Gullah Festival Official Program
27th Annual Gullah Festival Official Progra...
Monday, May 13, 2013
LAST CHANCE FOR 2013 GULLAH FESTIVAL ADS!
10:36 PM
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The 27th Annual Gullah Festival will begin on May 24, 2013 and open its doors to a potential 70,000 visitors over the course of three days. It is not too late to have a display ad for your company in the festival's OFFICIAL ANNUAL and Booklet. Just call 525-0628 or email us and a representative will call you to work up your ad. Don’t miss your chance to become an Official Sponsor at this year’s Gullah Festival.
The Gullah Festival Weekend is highly recommend. The festival happens on...
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Historic Beaufort Walking Tours Previews
12:08 PM
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Walking_Tours_-_fLYER.pdf Download this file DRAFT...
Coming May 1st...
11:52 AM
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PREVIEW - RACK CARDS - BLACK BEAUFORT WALKING TOURS Black_Beaufort_Walking_Tours_-_Black_Background1.pdf Download this file...
Demo - History Tours Press Kit
11:31 AM
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Rack_Card_2.pdf Download this file Rack_Card_3.pdf Download this file Rack_Card_1.pdf Download this file Walking_Tours_-_pdf_-_Flyer.pdf Download this file Free_Tour_Week_Flyer_-_PDF.pdf Download this file Free_History_Walks_on_Sunday_Flyer.pdf Download this file Black_Beaufort_Walking_Tours_Rack_Cards.pdf Download this file...
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Treat yourself to an evening theater at SC's Historic Penn Center!
8:57 AM
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Get Your Tickets to "We Shall Not Sleep" w/ Gary Giles playing THIS SUNDAY! For more details, visit the flyer below: Contact Corretta Allison and reserve your spot right now! &nb...
Saturday, February 16, 2013
What is Blerdology?
10:28 AM
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"Blerdology, formerly known as #BlackGirlsHack, is a social enterprise focused on the enhancement and celebration of the Black tech community. Widely known for our signature hackathon series, "#blackhack"; we act as your portal to all things blerdy. Blerdology promotes programming and initiatives designed to help you fuel your ambitions, facilitate collaboration and make blerd life just a little bit more awesome." ...
Friday, February 15, 2013
Don't Miss the New York premiere of Tony Reguster's film, "Obama in Ghana"!
6:07 AM
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When: Sunday, Feb 24 – 3:00pm Where: MIST 46 West 116th Street, New York, NY Duration: 65 Minutes Click here to Buy tickets onli...
Save The Date! - FREE GENEALOGY COURSES!
6:00 AM
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Missed it last time? Join me this week on the 19th for... &nb...
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
In Case You Missed It...
5:22 PM
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Check out some candids from this week session of African American Genealogy in the South Carolina Room at the Beaufort County Library at 311 Scott Street Beaufort, SC!!! See the full gallery on Posterous...
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Fantastic Candids from the Lowcountry Africana Magnolia Plantation 1870 Brick Wall Seminar
8:06 AM
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