Full stage musical starring Aunt Pearlie Sue and the Gullah Kinfolk to premiere in Beaufort
Aunt Pearlie Sue in Decoration Day
The Gullah Traveling Theater is proud to present the 2025 premiere of Decoration Day, a powerful theatrical production that honors the rich history and cultural traditions of the Gullah people. The production will debut at the 40th Annual Original Gullah Festival in Historic Beaufort, South Carolina, with performances on Thursday, May 22, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 24, at 3 p.m. at the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s Center for the Arts (USCB), located at 901 Carteret Street, Beaufort.
Decoration Day is an award-winning performance that brings to life the origins of our nation’s beloved Memorial Day traditions. Through moving performances, soulful music, and vivid storytelling, the show highlights the role that formerly enslaved Gullah people played in decorating the graves of faithful fallen soldiers. The production explores themes of freedom, resilience, and community, offering audiences a deeply immersive and inspiring experience that commemorates an important chapter in Gullah and American history.
The Decoration Day musical premiere is a must-see event that captures the essence of Gullah heritage while celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Original Gullah Festival that was established to recreate the original Decoration Day celebrations that birthed our nation’s Memorial Day holiday.
About the Gullah Traveling Theater
The Gullah Traveling Theater is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history, language, and culture of the Gullah Geechee people through theatrical productions, storytelling, and community engagement. Their award-winning performances educate and inspire audiences while keeping the traditions of the Gullah people alive. We are also available for booking at community and private events.
Want to Go?
Dates: Thursday, May 22, at 7 pm and Saturday, May 24, at 3 pm
Location: USCB Performing Arts Center, 901 Carteret Street, Beaufort
Tickets: Adults: $55, Youth (ages 7-17): $15, Children (ages 0-6): FREE
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities at www.gullahkinfolktravelingtheater.org
For more information on the 40th Annual Original Gullah Festival, please visit www.originalgullahfestival.org.
