Gullah Roots Historical Foundation
Daufuskie Island sits at the center of the Gullah Geechee Corridor, across Calibogue Sound and situated between Hilton Head Island, SC and Savannah, GA. It has deep and rich Gullah Roots that were allowed to survive and flourish when Union Soldiers abandoned the island after the Civil War. As a true Daufuskie descendant, it is my hope to maintain collections of this history and culture, preserve our land, and pass this on to future generations; because We Binya!!!(Been Here)
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Events
Annual Black History Ball
GullahFEST
Health on the Homefront
October 2024-Health on the Homefront
February 2025-Black History Ball
July 2025-GullahFEST
Health on the Homefront is an event that includes a healthcare panel discussion to illuminate health disparities in our local community and to acknowledge our complete being, spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically. This event will be free to the public and we endeavor to keep it that way for years to come. We do ask that you register for headcount purposes.
The Black History Ball is a formal celebration of our history and seeks to have Living History share their stories of triumph and perseverance with us annually. This is a Black-tie event, that will feature different stories each year, so that we may collect them and grow from our past.
GullahFEST will be an inaugural event seeking to celebrate the rich culture and heritage of Daufuskie Island which sits at the center of the Gullah Geechee Corridor. It was postponed due to Hurricane Idalia and will be rescheduled in 2025.
Tickets for each event will only be sold on EventBrite according to their timeframe. Due to previous malevolence, tickets are no longer available through this website.
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The Executive Board
Yolanda Bryant, MD
Founding Historian & Executive Director
Responsible for managing and gathering historical data, while executing the mission of the Foundation.
Yolanda is a proud Xavier University of LA Alum, an MUSC graduate, an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, and a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician. She is also the Owner of B Med Mobile Service, which currently serves Daufuskie Island and soon New Mexico. Yolanda is a fourth-generation descendant and Daughter of Daufuskie.
The Advisory Council
The Advisory Council assists the executive board by contributing to the overall success of the Foundation and helps secure funding.
