Take an historical journey through early southern culture by way of music and literature. Nationally recognized folk musician Anne Lough weaves the threads of English, Scots-Irish and African culture, preserved and cultivated in a rich tapestry of music. Gullah-Geechee history and culture come to life through a series of lectures and an afternoon with Aunt Perlie Sue. Discover life as an early settler in the Cape Fear region through local historian and sea captain Bert Felton, all wrapped up in this week long adventure.

Date Available: January 24 - 28, 2011

Cost per participant:

$434/adult single-occupancy; $378/adult double-occupancy; $231/child ages 6+; and

$77/child ages 2 - 5. Children fees are per paid adult.

Costs include 4 nights lodging, 11 meals and program fees. Commuter rates available.

Additional Field Trip Fees (optional):

none

Agenda

Monday

1:00 - 5:30 PM	Arrival
5:30 - 6:00 PM	Dinner
7:00 PM	Orientation

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

7:30 - 8:00 AM	Breakfast
8:30 - 9:15 AM	Chapel
9:30 - 10:30 AM	Session I: Songs of the South
10:45 - 11:45 PM	Session II: History of the Lower Cape Fear
12:00 - 12:30 PM	Lunch
1:15 - 3:15 PM	Session III: Gullah-Geechee History and Culture and an Afternoon with Aunt Perlie Sue
3:15 - 5:15 PM	Break
5:30 – 6:00 PM	Dinner
7:00 PM	Evening Program (Bonfire/Music Jam, Coast Poetry Jam, and Oyster Roast)

Friday

7:30 - 8:00 AM	Breakfast
8:30 – 9:15 AM	Chapel
9:30 -10:00 AM	Room Checkout
10:30 – 11:30 AM	Historical Fort Caswell Walking Tour
12:00 PM	Departure

Note: All outdoor activities are weather permitting and subject to change accordingly.