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Registration is limited to only 35 participants.
Don't miss your opportunity to travel with Smithsonian scholars.
Call toll-free 1.877.338.8687.
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Thursday, May 27
Individual arrivals in Charleston,
South Carolina, and check-in at
the luxurious Mills House Hotel in
downtown Charleston. This evening, gather for a welcome reception with fellow travelers and Dr. Gail S. Lowe, senior historian with the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum. (R, D)
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Friday, May 28
Tour significant sites of African American history in Charleston with Mr. Alphonso Brown, who is fluent in the Gullah language and familiar with many of the Gullah customs. Explore the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture at the College of Charleston and meet Georgette Mayo, interim director, for a private catered lunch. Arrive on Hilton Head Island at the Westin Resort and Spa. This evening, take in the ocean breezes as you enjoy a festive dinner at this oceanside resort. (B,L,D)
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Saturday, May 29
 Enjoy remarks by Dr. Gail S. Lowe and then depart for Beaufort, South Carolina, for a tour of the historic town. Chartered in 1711, it is the second-oldest city in South Carolina. Learn about native son, Robert Smalls, a leading figure in post-war Beaufort who would later become one of South Carolina's first elected African Americans to the United States Congress. After lunch, visit Penn School Historic District on St.Helena Island, one of the country's first schools for freed slaves. This evening, depart for Beaufort for rousing evening festivities at the Gullah Festival. (B,L)
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Sunday, May 30
Depart for Beaufort and the Gullah Festival to experience the morning worship service.
Then depart for Port Royal to witness the rededication of the memorial plaque. Travel back to Beaufort and the festival for lunch and afternoon festivities.This evening enjoy a festive farewell dinner at the Old Oyster Factory. (B,L,D)
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Monday, May 31
Enjoy the morning at your leisure at the resort. Depart for Charleston and the airport with a boxed lunch served en route. (B,L)
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Program Inclusions:
Accommodations: Mills House Hotel, Charleston (1 night); Westin Resort & Spa, Hilton Head Island (3 nights).
Meals: Daily Breakfasts (B); 3 lunches (L); 2 dinners (D); 1 reception (R)
Transportation: Deluxe private motor coach.
Educ ational and Tourmanaging services: Included.
Entrance fees: Included.
Price: $2,375 Double; $2,795 Single
Images from top: Gullah dancer; Charleston, SC; Westin Resort & Spa; and Lorenzo Dow Turner (courtesy Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution).
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In the 1930s and 1940s, pioneering linguist Lorenzo Dow Turner proved through scientific research and audio recordings that the Gullah language, spoken in the Sea Islands of South Carolina and Georgia by descendants of African slaves, retained African words and expressions and conveyed cultural traditions. Come with us to Charleston, Beaufort, and unique nearby communities, to retrace Turner's expeditions in language and culture. Experience the cultural, culinary, and festive traditions of the Gullah people, and enjoy a variety of day-tours with a local guide. Participate in special behind-the-scenes activities and experience the sights and sounds of the Gullah Festival in Beaufort. Gain insight into Turner's work and the continuing connections with communities of the African Diaspora during exclusive sessions with Dr. Gail S. Lowe, the Anacostia Community Museum's senior historian and project manager for the upcoming exhibition on Lorenzo Dow Turner.
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