# Event Details - **Event Name**: A World Outside the Ordinary: Introduction to Gullah Geechee Culture - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Journey through time to discover the rich heritage of a unique African American community that influences every aspect of Utah life today.About this EventA World Outside the Ordinary: Introduction to Gullah Geechee CultureUniversity of Utah Lifelong Learning ClassJourney through time to discover the rich heritage of a unique African American community that influences every aspect of Utah life today--the origins and history of the Gullah Geechee culture. Uncover the historical background and geographical context that shaped the people, tracing their origins from Africa through the transatlantic slave trade to the Lowcountry of South Carolina and Georgia. Discover the Gullah language and dialect, a linguistic treasure enduring through generations. Discover the distinctive foodways and savor the flavors of Gullah Geechee cuisine. Join us for this journey into the heart of the culture where history, language, art, music, and cuisine converge to create a unique and enduring legacy.Class Sections For A World Outside the Ordinary: Introduction to Gullah Geechee Culture (LLPOT 992)Spring 2026 Section 1, Starting on: 01/17/2026This class takes place in person at the University Connected Learning and Continuing Education building for the first two sessions and in the Food Lab for the final session. Special fee is for cooking ingredients.01/17/26 & 01/24/26Saturday, 2:00 pm -4:00 pmand final class on:01/31/26Saturday, 4:30 pm -6:30 pmTuition: $99.00 + Special Fee: $25.00 = $124.00Registration for this class will close on 01/16/2026 at midnight.Class size is limited to 14 individuals maximum.Link to registerhttps://continue.utah.edu/lifelong/class/llpot_992_a_world_outside_the_ordinary_introduction_to_gullah_geechee_culture https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/87da0490-e090-11f0-9cf0-7b9cfd6f49de-rimg-w1200-h688-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salt-lake-city/a-world-outside-the-ordinary-introduction-to-gullah-geechee-culture/100001978876153846 - **Event Categories**: workshops, food-drinks, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Salt Lake City - **state**: UT - **country**: United States - **location**: The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Utah - **lat**: 40.7571079 - **long**: -111.8299364 - **full address**: The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Utah, 540 Arapeen Drive, Salt Lake City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: A World Outside the Ordinary: Introduction to Gullah Geechee Culture - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/9b07e93e124fdec63d8650f937c1872b041b63dd992c83495e893faf73ba912e-rimg-w891-h661-dcd5ac8f-gmir.jpg?v=1766557233 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is A World Outside the Ordinary: Introduction to Gullah Geechee Culture being held? - **A:** A World Outside the Ordinary: Introduction to Gullah Geechee Culture takes place on Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm at The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Utah, 540 Arapeen Drive, Salt Lake City, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing A World Outside the Ordinary: Introduction to Gullah Geechee Culture? - **A:** A World Outside the Ordinary: Introduction to Gullah Geechee Culture is organized by Sema Hadithi Af Am Heritage & Culture Foundation. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** A World Outside the Ordinary: Introduction to Gullah Geechee Culture is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Salt Lake City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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This is achieved through these means:*FREE Crucial Community Conversations*FREE Community Presentations*FREE Community Events -- such as the June 2022 Soil Collection Ceremony for two Black men lynched in Salt Lake County, and the June 2022 partnered mural of four influential and prominent Black women (Mignon Barker Richmond, Jane Elizabeth Manning James, Elizabeth \"Lizzie\" Taylor, and Elnora Dudley) installed in the Mignon Barker Richmond Park in SLC*Professional history speaker ($500 per engagement)*Annual Ancestral Remembrance Celebration -- held the Friday evening prior to the annual history conference as 1/2 of the annual fundraiser*Annual Tell The Story History Conference -- the 2nd half of the annual fundraiser, an entire Saturday of Black history classes" } ] } ] ```