Name: 222nd Igbo Landing Commemoration
Start: 2025-05-23T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-05-25T16:00:59-04:00
Location: Epworth by the Sea

Events

General Admission

Access to all main events including the Friday welcome, Sunday commemoration, and community sessions.

Lodging and meals are booked separately.

Reservations on and after 5/22/25, transportation to Saturday’s festival, Sunday worship service, and the Igbo Landing tour is not included and must be arranged on your own.

Student Admission

Free access to weekend events for students with valid ID. Book housing and meals separately at Epworth.

Reservations on and after 5/22/25, transportation to Saturday’s festival, Sunday worship service, and the Igbo Landing tour is not included and must be arranged on your own.

Bus Ride at Capacity – Must Arrange Your Own Travel to the Gullah Geechee Festival

Gullah Geechee Festival – Group Bus Trip (May 24)

The bus ride is now full — we’d still love for you to join us, just plan to travel on your own.

Sunday Worship Service (May 25)

Open to the public. Join us at 11:00 AM on Sunday for this meaningful service and spiritual reflection at First African Baptist Church - 5800 Frederica Rd, St Simons Island, GA 31522

Reservations on and after 5/22/25, transportation to Sunday worship service and the Igbo Landing tour is not included and must be arranged on your own.

Bus Ride at Capacity

Guided IGBO Landing Tour Excursion (May 25)

Join the Sunday afternoon tour of historic sites and remembrance ceremony.

Meet at 1:00PM EST Epworth by the Sea, 100 Arthur J. Moore Drive, St. Simons Island, GA 31522

Reservations on and after 5/22/25, transportation to Sunday worship service, and the Igbo Landing tour is not included and must be arranged on your own.

Information

Bridging Histories, Honoring Legacy

Preserving the historical narratives of the Igbo people and the Gullah Geechee community, while celebrating the rich diversity of the African diaspora.

Through our annual commemorative weekend in St. Simons Island, GA, we provide a platform for educators, students, and professionals to engage in meaningful dialogue, cultural experiences, and historical preservation efforts.

Event Details:

Date: May 23 - 25, 2025
Location: Epworth by the Sea | St. Simons Island, GA

Weekend Highlights:

Friday, May 23 – Arrival & Welcome
Settle in and prepare for an enriching weekend

Saturday, May 24 – Gullah Geechee Cultural Experience
Travel to South Carolina to attend the Gullah Geechee Festival - View Gullah Geechee Festival website at https://www.originalgullahfestival.org/ for Festival Details

Sunday, May 25 – Commemoration & Reflection

Morning Worship at First Baptist Church
Igbo Landing Commemoration & Historical Tours
Historic Sites of St. Simons Island
Community Dinner at Epworth by the Sea

Book Your Room Reservation - https://www.epworthbythesea.org/reservations.php

Follow us on Instagram: @igbolandingcommemoration

Save the date and spread the word! We look forward to honoring history and celebrating unity with you at the 222nd Igbo Landing Commemoration!

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Location

Epworth by the Sea
100 Arthur J Moore Drive
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522 US View Location on Map