Heritage Outreach
Through our Heritage Outreach program, we help our consumers understand, celebrate, and embrace the rich Gullah history of the Lowcountry through hands-on training in cooking and other field trips.
Heritage Outreach is an educational and training program for individuals with intellectual and related developmental disabilities.
As individuals age out of school, in addition to the general life skills and specific training that are offered, our program is designed to further educate them about their own significant heritage and history of this area and how this may relate to them personally or their ancestors before them.
Great Expectations
Great Expectations is an Adult Day Program exposing every individual to learning opportunities in Earth Science, Creative Arts, Banking, Literacy, Nutrition and Technology. We are a training facility striving to help every individual we serve gain more confidence and independence while having the vast, fortunate opportunities to explore and learn more about the heritage they come from or are now affiliated within the Lowcountry.
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Heritage Outreach Hands-on Activities
The projects provide hands-on activities in which the clients can participate as observers, as well as equally be involved within a dynamic learning environment. There are many tours and events for them to participate in!
Historical Tours
Historical tours on horse drawn carriages
Walking Tours
Walking tours of historic downtown Beaufort and the Spanish Moss Trail
Landmark Visits
Visits to Old Sheldon Church, local museums and aquariums, the St. Helena Library, the Penn Center, the Mitchellville Gullah Heritage Trail Tour, Parris Island, and Beaufort’s Waterfront Park and Marina
River Boat Trip
A river boat trip with fishing, shrimping, and crabbing plus learning the art of constructing crab traps and sweetgrass baskets
Agricultural Experiences
Agricultural experiences at Dempsey Farms on St. Helena Island (an opportunity to learn more about the main staples of the area in the 1700 -1800’s when cotton and indigo were vibrantly alive in this area)
Cooking Classes
Hands-on, experiential cooking classes learning to create the culinary delights of the Lowcountry
Heritage Outreach Testimonials
What are the participants and staff saying?
“It was awesome, and it was nice. I liked all the different fishes, there was so much to see. This was my first time going there and I’m so glad I got to go. I really enjoyed myself.”
Sylvia
“It was awesome, the animals could have been bigger, they could have had more activities. My favorite part was seeing the sting rays.”
Porchia
“This was my first time there and the first aquarium. It was cool seeing all the fish. My favorite part was walking outside where the waterfall was.”
Chris
“Our trip to the South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston was an absolute hit. The clients arrived excited and eager to see all the aquarium had to offer. They enjoyed learning about different species of fish and the vast ecosystems that are native to South Carolina. The clients also had the opportunity to have a hands-on experience with different types of turtles. Overall, the clients enjoyed the outing and expressed a desire to go again.”
April
Staff Member
“The trip was a great experience for both the client and staff. The clients really enjoyed seeing all the different animals and learning some facts about them. The biggest hit was the different fish and sharks in the big tank. They got to pet a turtle that was rescued in the street. The clients really enjoyed the gift shop and being able to get a souvenir to take back with them. This would definitely be a trip for the books. Their smiles told it all and that’s the best feeling as a staff to see.”