Florida Films Under the Stars: the Gullah Geechee Corridor & the East Coast Greenways

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Oct 27, Gates Open at 6:30 pm, Film Begins at 7:30 pm
A new documentary explores exciting historical and natural heritage trails important to all Floridians. The film highlights 3 cycling trails which are: Rails to Trails, SEA Island Loop and the East Coast Greenways. These trails run through the rural community of Armstrong. The ECG runs from Key West to Maine and impacts 435 rural communities.
The film also, highlights the rich area of Armstrong which was settled by West Africans, known as Gullah Geechee, after the Civil War. The Gullah Geechee people are immigrants to the New World of West African descent and have kept their agricultural expertise and rich cultural heritage alive through the years. The Gullah Geechee corridor was established by Congress in 2006.
The film interviews City Commissioners, State Representatives & Senators, Florida State Park staff, Florida DOT, and others involved in the projects.
The film will be shown outdoor at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum and will be introduced by Derek Boyd Hankerson, Film Writer, Producer and Gullah Geechee descendent.
 
Free to the public, bring a beach chair. Drinks and snacks for sale. Seating is limited. RSVP required online.
https://www.jupiterlighthouse.org/calendar
https://www.jupiterlighthouse.org/calendar/florida-films-under-the-stars-the-gullah-geechee-corridor-the-east-coast-greenways/