Thursday, March 3, 2022

Summer 2022, Session III: The Bottle Tree

The third session of the summer is "The Bottle Tree" for grades 4 through 9. This program runs from 9 am to 4 pm on July 11 through July 15. The location is still to be determined.

A Root Doctor calls upon the detectives for some assistance with the mischievous spirits captured by her Bottle Tree. Truth and lies entwine as the tiny spirits lead our team deeper and deeper into the realms of Gullah and Geechee folklore from the sea islands and lowlands of Georgia and the Carolinas.

Along the way, the detectives will learn about the resilience of Gullah Geechee culture.

Our project this week will be inspired by the quiltmakers of Gee's Bend. We will make quilted pouches to hold our Sea Island Secret Keepers.