Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act

Summary

Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act - Establishes the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor (Heritage Corridor) to: (1) recognize the important contributions made to American culture and history by African-Americans known as the Gullah/Geechee who settled in the coastal counties of South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, and Georgia; (2) assist State and local governments and public and private entities in South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, and Georgia in interpreting the story of the Gullah/Geechee and preserving Gullah/Geechee folklore, arts, crafts, and music; and (3) assist in identifying and preserving sites, historical data, artifacts, and objects associated with the Gullah/Geechee for the benefit and education of the public. Establishes the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission to assist Federal, State, and local authorities to develop and implement a management plan for Gullah/Geechee lands and waters. Requires the Commission to establish one or more Coastal Heritage Centers in the Heritage Corridor in accordance with the Low Country Gullah Culture Special Resource Study and Environmental Impact Study, December 2003, and additional appropriate sites.

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 15 March 2005

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 15 March 2005

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 14 March 2005

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 14 March 2005

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 14 March 2005

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 9 February 2005

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 9 February 2005

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 9 February 2005

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