In this episode of the Tybee Island Marine Science Center podcast, host Jessica Leigh Lebos sits down with Sister Patt Gunn for part one of a two-part conversation. Sister Patt is a celebrated Gullah Geechee storyteller and tour guide.

Sister Patt shares the historical significance of the Gullah Geechee people, their unwavering connection to their land and water, and the ongoing fight to preserve their culture. The conversation delves into her work with Underground Tours in Savannah, teaching American history from a Gullah Geechee perspective, and recounts the powerful community effort to rename Savannah’s Calhoun Square to Taylor Square in honor of Susie King Taylor.

The episode highlights the importance of storytelling, community solidarity, and the healing power of water in Gullah Geechee culture.

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:49 Gullah Geechee Heritage and Legal Victory

03:44 Understanding Gullah Geechee Culture

06:23 Underground Tours and Historical Advocacy

09:41 Honoring Susie King Taylor

16:04 The Importance of Water in Gullah Geechee Life

20:47 Juneteenth Celebrations and Community Healing

23:56 Conclusion and Upcoming Stories