The Gullah Geechee Heritage Preservation Project launched a training series in 2024 to equip Gullah Geechee communities with the skills and resources to pursue their heritage preservation goals.
All trainings are offered in a hybrid format, meaning you will have the option to join in person or online.
Previous Trainings
Introduction to Advocacy (October 2024)
Covered the fundamentals of zoning and land use policy, strategies for advocating community priorities, including how to engage with and influence the public process.
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Project Coordination & Leadership (November 2024)
Covered information about boosting engagement from other members of your community and the infrastructure and skills needed to be an effective leader.
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Land Preservation Strategies Panel (March 2025)
This training will cover information on land preservation strategies, led by a panel with expertise on land trusts, housing land trusts and conservation.
Managing Heirs Property (January 2025)
This training will cover information on managing heirs property from a legal lens and genealogy lens, with professional insight from the Center for Heirs Property and Charleston County Probate Court.
The GGHPP training series is provided by the College of Charleston Public Service Assistance Program in partnership with Charleston County Public Libraries and the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor with support from the Coastal Community Foundation.