This was the first year for the Best-Richardson African Diaspora Literature & Cultural Museum in the St. Augustine History Festival. What a wonderful day of food and historic Gullah-Geechee ceremonial celebrations. For a full description of this Special Event, continue scrolling after viewing the fun photos. Stay tuned for what 2026 will bring!

Best Richardson African Diaspora Literature & Cultural Museum Presents: “Gullah Geechee & Beyond: A celebration of community and identity within the African Diaspora.”

The BRADLC Museum is thrilled to announce an upcoming extraordinary cultural event, Gullah Geechee & Beyond, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 83 Washington Street. This event is integral to the St. Augustine History Festival, commemorating the city’s history and heritage, from May 7 to May 11, 2025.

This engaging and educational program is free to the public (donations are welcome; use our Donate Button on our website or visit our museum). This event continues last year’s narrative of the Gullah connection to the Lincolnville community. It complements the commemoration of the Gullah Geechee Corridor traced from Wilmington, NC, to St. Augustine, FL. The event honors our Heritage and is essential to the community as they learn about the Low Country’s history.

Our festive celebration invites the public to experience the rich traditions and cultural heritage of the Gullah Geechee Nation. The event explores the deep connections between the Gullah Geechee people and the African Diaspora. Through immersive experience, attendees can delve into this community’s unique and vibrant fabric, expressed through language, culinary traditions, handcrafted arts, engaging lectures, poetry, author participation, and storytelling.

Guests will also uncover powerful narratives that span eras, generations, and continents. Whether
savoring the flavors of traditional cuisine, engaging with skilled artisans, listening to stories passed down through time, or listening to music performed through the Ring Shouters, attendees will leave with a profound appreciation for the Gullah Geechee people’s past, present, and future.

Our Literature & Cultural Museum is devoted to honoring and preserving the rich heritage of the Diaspora. The museum is a hub for exploring and celebrating the invaluable contributions of African Diaspora leaders, artists, cultural traditions, and history through engaging exhibits, guided tours, educational programs, and dynamic community events. It is a hub for exploring and celebrating the invaluable contributions of African Diaspora leaders, artists, cultural traditions, and history through engaging exhibits, guided tours, educational programs, and dynamic community events.

There will be engaging activities for youth and door prizes. We will continue our Book Liquidation Fundraiser with over 2,000 books featuring selected paperbacks, two for $1.00, and hardback books for $2.00. For more information about the event, visitwww.bradlcmuseum.com or call (904) 217-8255.