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Thanks to the generosity of hundreds of patrons, supporters, volunteers, and friends over the years, SICARS remains committed to providing cultural experiences to diverse audiences. This makes Sapelo Island and the Gullah/Geechee community, a historic tourist attraction. Your patronage and support help keep the Gullah/Geechee culture alive. In May we will be having an island-wide Flea Market with proceeds to benefit the Farmers Alliance Hall. It will be held on the mainland to allow easier access. Check out our website for more detailed updates later this spring. Donated items for the sale are welcomed. Plan to attend this year’s Cultural Day on October 17, 2009! Tickets will be available September 1st. Interested vendors please contact the office. This is one of the finest expressions of the Gullah/Geechee culture. In addition to the annual events this year, we are forging ahead with our plans to actualize our Cultural Village. Additionally, the restoration of the Farmers Alliance Hall, which dates back to 1929, is now in progress. Thank you for visiting us on line today. As we strive to serve the community through our cultural and educational programs and projects, I hope you will let us know if you have any ideas or ways we can enhance your experience. I appreciate your interest in discovering more about Sapelo Island and the events, activities, and projects of SICARS. I invite your involvement to keep the uniqueness of the Gullah/Geechee community and Sapelo Island alive in years ahead for generations to come. Sincerely,
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It
is a pleasure to welcome you to the Sapelo
Island Cultural and Revitalization Society,
Inc. (SICARS) website. I encourage you to
explore these pages to learn about our mission
and values. Through diverse events and educational
experiences for people of all ages, SICARS
plays an important role in preserving the
Gullah/Geechee community on Sapelo Island,
the last intact community in the Sea Islands
of Georgia. The State of Georgia entered the
Gullah/Geechee community on Sapelo Island
into the National Register of Historic Places
in 1966. In 2006, the Georgia Department of
Natural Resources, Historic Preservation Division,
recognized SICARS for “outstanding contributions
to the historic preservation in Georgia.”
In 1994, SICARS was incorporated as a nonprofit
organization.