As the Gullah-Geechee culture grew in American plantations, so did the use of mojo bags. Rootworkers in both plantations and freed black communities created these bags for others in their time of need.
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If you’ve explored any amount of southern Black history; you may have come across the name “Gullah Jack”. He is spoken of both highly and carefully, as he was a man of great spiritual power.
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This style utilizes isolated panels and tablets, along with friezes to promote a flatter and cleaner exterior. Despite the lack of usage in pilasters, the intricate details of the panels manage to display a classy and timeless elegance.
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The Telfair Academy in Savannah, Georgia was the first public art museum in the Southern United States. It was officially opened in 1886, and continues to operate as a museum today.
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Originally inhabited by numerous Muskogean nations for thousands of years, the name of this island means “Sharp Feather”
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Sapelo Island holds many mysteries that leave scholars and archaeologists scratching their heads-the biggest mystery being the grandiose shell rings that dot the island’s northwestern coast.
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Today, we honor Savannah’s 22 squares. Having been around since the city was founded in Oglethorpe’s plan, the squares in our city have long been a place of community and togetherness.
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This drink, referred to as “Black Drink” or “Big Medicine”, was used not only as a source of energy for indigenous warriors, but as a purifying agent for ceremonies. It was also served at inter-tribal meetings, as it was considered the ultimate sign of hospitality.
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While many know of a vast history within this pink mansion, many do not realize the true expanse of the events these walls have witnessed, nor how many faces the Olde Pink House has worn over the centuries.
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With President George Washington’s blessing, the first cornerstone of the synagogue was laid in 1876, before being consecrated in April of 1878. The oldest Torah to ever cross the ocean was brought to this synagogue, where it still resides today.
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by G&B Contributor, Avery Ross, of Muscogee Creek Nation
One of the most sincere core values throughout all of the indigenous cultures is using the Creator’s gifts to connect us as people, and to connect us to the spirit world. There are four sacred medicines that were given to us to aid in spiritual, mental, physical, and familial wellbeing.
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General Sherman and his troops marched into Savannah on December 21, 1864. They walked over the Savannah River by way of a makeshift pontoon. Upon reaching the city, they were greeted by a telegraph from Savannah Mayor Richard Dennis Arnold.
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This November, Genteel & Bard is kicking off the Thanksgiving season with a series about the things we’re most thankful for in Savannah! There are so many incredible parts of our beautiful city, but for this series we selected the unique parts of this city that stand out to us the most! Today, we honor the live oaks that line our streets and our squares, donating their timeless beauty to our wonderful city.
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Today, frybread is the beloved staple of powwows and stomp dances across the country. It connects each tribal nation in love, tradition, and greasy goodness. It’s such a simple food, made of only five ingredients- sugar, white flour, lard, and salt, but it symbolizes hundreds of years of survival and hardship. Frybread is the symbol of victory over oppression for indigenous people, but where did it come from?
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Perhaps the most heartwarming ghost sighting in Barnsley Gardens is from those who report seeing Mr. and Mrs. Barnsley strolling through the gardens in the evenings, together at last.
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Mrs. Hardy comes out each year to mourn and pray over her baby, who lays right next to her in the church’s cemetery.
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Even as renovations were made to bring the bed and breakfast to life, the little footsteps of mischievous children and their joyous laughter still echoed through the home.
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There are many variations of the story behind the hauntings at the inn, but one in particular stands out among the rest.
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If you’re truly lucky enough, the bright little spirit of Gracie will run up to you and place a flower on your lap, before disappearing into the night.
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Her famous last words echo throughout the halls of the jail: “If any of you have a message for the devil, tell me now, for I will be seeing him shortly!”
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