Combahee Heritage of Rice Festival set for April 18

The Combahee Heritage of Rice Festival is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Green Pond Community Center.

The event will take place at 415 Ivenia Brown Road in Green Pond and will focus on the Gullah Geechee heritage connected to rice cultivation along the Combahee River.

Organizers say the festival will feature historical exhibits, ancestral research opportunities and food vendors. The event is designed to highlight how Gullah Geechee rice cultivation shaped the development of the Lowcountry and to recognize the history of freedom seekers associated with the Combahee River. The festival is open to the public and intended for all ages. Questions about the event can be directed to greenpondhs@gmail.com.