138: From Roots to Renewal: Beaufort’s Story, Past and Future with Cherimie Weatherford

Daquan sits down with Cherimie Weatherford to explore how Beaufort’s history lives on through art and culture. In the first segment, Cherimie reflects on Beaufort’s roots and how the stories of the Reconstruction era and Gullah Geechee culture inspired the creation of the Freedman Arts District and its annual Arts Festival. In the second segment, she shares what’s happening now, from upcoming events to what visitors can expect when they experience the festival today. ⁠Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina⁠ The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Brand Revolt. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit ⁠https://thedmpn.com/⁠. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email ⁠[email protected]⁠.