UNESCO Middle Passage Marker
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Overview
This resolution honors the city of Georgetown, South Carolina, as a designated site within the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Routes of Enslaved Peoples project. It recognizes the significance of Georgetown’s history as a port of arrival for enslaved Africans during the Middle Passage and acknowledges the efforts of the local community to establish a Port Marker commemorating those who endured the journey and honoring the Gullah Geechee heritage. The marker will be erected on October 24, 2026.
Key provisions
- Recognizes Georgetown, South Carolina, as a designated site of the UNESCO Routes of Enslaved Peoples project.
- Acknowledges the 500-year anniversary of the first African arrivals in Georgetown.
- Highlights the historical significance of the Middle Passage and the suffering of those transported.
- Recognizes the contributions of the Gullah Geechee people to the Americas.
- Details the establishment of a Steering Committee to develop and install a Port Marker.
Who is affected
- City of Georgetown, South Carolina
- Gullah Geechee community
- UNESCO
- South Carolina residents
- Visitors to Georgetown
Notable changes
- The resolution specifically designates Georgetown as a site within the UNESCO project.
- It references specific documented vessels that arrived in Georgetown during the 18th and 19th centuries.
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