Gullah/Geechee Corridor Commission seeks input

In 2006 legislation was passed which formally adopted the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, the only one of 49 national heritage areas that deals with the African-American experience in our American history.

Michael Allen is the Coordinator for the Cultural Heritage Corridor and says the corridor is at a defining moment and is asking for input in pulling together a management plan.

Allen says the first option would be basically to exist, but not receive federal funds.

The second option, it’s more of an educational option, more research, more work in the community, more documentation in an effort to increase the knowledge of Gullah/Geechee history and culture.

Allen explains a third option that deals more with preservation.

…. how do we preserve the language, how do we preserve land, how do we preserve family, how do we preserve buildings and sites and locations in an effort to preserve, protect and sustain the Gullah/Geechee Heritage Corridor.

These alternatives have been developed using input received from 21 public meetings. The deadline for comments to be received is October 26th.