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DIRECT DESCENDANTS OF HARRIS NECK COMMUNITY

The tears, the heartbreaks, the losses

The mission of the Direct Descendants of Harris Neck Community is to pass on the history of approximately 75 African American families, known as the Gullah Geechee people, that lived on the 2,000 acres of land called Harris Neck before the Diaspora by the United States Government over 80 years ago through education and connection.

The history of the Harris Neck community demonstrates how effectively they managed the environment, ecology, and farming and is an integral part of future generations’ identities.

Hello All,

First of all, we would love to thank everyone who attended and supported the 3rd Commemoration of the 1942 Diaspora of Harris Neck Community.

Joie Chen of Matter of Fact filmed the event and interviewed community members. The piece can be found at https://www.matteroffact.tv/balancing-cultural-preservation-with-wildlife-protection-2/

  • The Community at the Entrance of the Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge

    Images From The 4th Commemoration of the 1942 Harris Neck Community Diaspora

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