Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act

This bill establishes the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, a protected area spanning the coastal regions of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Its primary purpose is to recognize and preserve the unique history, language, and traditions of the Gullah/Geechee people, who are descendants of enslaved Africans and have maintained a distinct cultural identity for centuries.

For citizens and local communities, the bill provides federal resources and technical assistance to help preserve historical sites, traditional crafts, music, and folklore. It creates a local commission to manage these efforts and authorizes the construction of Coastal Heritage Centers to educate the public. The legislation is designed to support local tourism and cultural education while including specific protections to ensure that the rights of private landowners within the corridor remain unaffected.