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Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Cooridor

✨ 2025 Gold Sponsor ✨ Honoring the African Legacy of the Lowcountry Traveling to the Fish & Grits Music Festival and want to explore more Gullah Geechee culture? The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor is a trusted resource for discovering authentic sites, stories, and traditions throughout the coastal regions of the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida. Designated as a National Heritage Area by the U.S. National Park Service, the Corridor is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history, cultural practices, and heritage of the Gullah Geechee people. Whether you’re planning a cultural detour or looking to deepen your festival experience, start here to find meaningful connections to Gullah Geechee life. Badge: FGMF Proud Sponsor Tag: Sponsor (Gold)

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Healy & Foreit, LLC

✨ 2025 Patron Sponsor ✨ Closing Made Easy If you’re buying or selling property in the Lowcountry, Healy & Foreit, LLC is your trusted partner for a smooth, stress-free closing. Licensed in South Carolina and Georgia, their expert team works closely with your agent and lender to handle every detail with care. Visiting for the Fish & Grits Festival or just passing through? Stop by Healy & Foreit to take care of any legal needs before heading out to enjoy the Lowcountry! Stop by 181 Bluffton Road Suite B102 Bluffton SC 29910 Badge: Business Tag: Law Firm

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OKÀN

✨ 2025 Platinum Sponsor ✨ Culinary Journey from West Africa to the Lowcountry Get ready for an unforgettable dining experience. Nationally acclaimed Chef Bernard Bennett invites you to explore the rich flavors and deep stories of a culinary path that begins in West Africa, flows through the Caribbean, and lands on the soulful shores of South Carolina. At Ọkàn, Chef Bernard brings his bold vision to life—honoring the resilience and influence of our ancestors through intentional, boundary-pushing cuisine. With a menu that’s as vibrant as it is visionary, every bite and sip is a celebration of heritage, innovation, and flavor. Start your culinary journey at 71 Calhoun St, Bluffton, SC 29910. Badge: FGMF Proud Sponsor Tag: Sponsor (Platinum)

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Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park

Walk the Path of Freedom Step onto sacred ground at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, the site of the first self-governed town of formerly enslaved people in the United States. This powerful, open-air experience invites visitors to walk the paths of resilience and freedom, where the Gullah people built lives, schools, churches, and a new vision of liberty. Through educational exhibits, cultural events, and a stunning natural landscape, Mitchelville is both a tribute to the past and a call to remember. A visit here isn’t just a history lesson—it’s a heart lesson. Come by 40 Harriet Tubman Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926. Badge: Gullah Geechee Owned Tag: Tings ta Do (Tours & Sites) 

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Gullah Heritage Trail Tours

Ride Through Gullah History and Culture Founded in 1996 by a proud Gullah family rooted right here on Hilton Head Island, Gullah Heritage Trail Tours offers visitors a powerful and personal journey through the rich history and traditions of the Gullah people. With over 40 years of dedication to preserving and sharing Gullah culture across the South Carolina–Georgia Lowcountry, this family-led experience invites you to see the island through a deeper lens—one shaped by resilience, heritage, and pride. This tour is a must for anyone wanting to connect with the true soul of the Lowcountry. Catch a ride at 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC Badge: Gullah Geechee Owned Tag: Tings ta Do (Tours & Sites)

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Binya & Gone Gullah

Culture You Can Carry With You Binya is the Gullah word that means ‘native.’ It is also the name of a cozy shop in Hilton Head featuring beautifully curated Gullah- and Lowcountry-inspired gifts and artisan goods. It’s also home to Gone Gullah, a bold lifestyle brand with signature tees, hoodies, mugs, and more—celebrating the soul, style, and story of the South. Whether you’re shopping for a keepsake or repping the culture, you’ll be glad you “binya.” Badge: Gullah Geechee OwnedTag: Business, Shops

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