A World Outside the Ordinary: Introduction to Gullah Geechee Culture

Schedule

Tue Mar 11 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT

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Did you know that most of the enslaved persons brought to Utah came from a culture known as Gullah Geechee?
About this Event

Did you know that most of the enslaved persons brought to Utah came from a culture known even today as Gullah Geechee?

Our Executive Director Robert Burch teaches a class at the University of Utah on this culture and peoples -- complete with food, language, and customs. This is part 1 of a 3 part class session design. This is a 3-class session, culminating in a final class time of food cooking and a dinner of the culture.


Class Description

Journey through time to discover the rich heritage of a unique African American community that influences every aspect of Utah life today--the origins and history of the Gullah Geechee culture. Uncover the historical background and geographical context that shaped the people, tracing their origins from Africa through the transatlantic slave trade to the Lowcountry of South Carolina and Georgia. Discover the Gullah language and dialect, a linguistic treasure enduring through generations. Discover the distinctive foodways and savor the flavors of Gullah Geechee cuisine. Join us for this journey into the heart of the culture where history, language, art, music, and cuisine converge to create a unique and enduring legacy.

This class takes place in person at the University Connected Learning and Continuing Education building (540 Arapeen Drive, SLC) for the first two sessions and in the Food Lab located in College of Health, Physical Education and Recreation in classroom HPER N 227 on University Main Campus for the final session. Special fee is for cooking ingredients.


Final Session

During the final session students will learn to cook a traditional meal then sit down together to enjoy it.


Class Dates & Times (NOTE that this class meets 3 times)

Tuesday 11 March 2025, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Tuesday 18 March 2025, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Saturday 22 March 2025, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm


Class Location

University Connected Learning and Continuing Education building at 540 Arapeen Drive, SLC excepting the 22 March class which will be in the Food Lab located in College of Health, Physical Education and Recreation on University Main Campus


Registration Tuition

$99.00 + Special Fee: $20.00 = $119.00

**Registration for this class will close on 03/10/2025 at midnight**


Register through the University of Utah Lifelong Learning at this link

https://continue.utah.edu/lifelong/class/llpot_992_a_world_outside_the_ordinary_introduction_to_gullah_geechee_culture?fbclid=IwY2xjawG9jeFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHf5OyYaqtdRTZWof7daZ1_vjFqr747rbVVvsBqaUNrFJ5gJBIBQE8rULhQ_aem_W4_pNqEiX_W1UxpjcETneQ


Questions

Call Lifelong Learning at 801-587-5433





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