Descended: Searching for My Gullah-Geechee Roots by Keith Rushing

The Heritage Library invites you to celebrate local authors with two special afternoon events this May. Meet the authors, hear the stories behind their books and personal journeys, and enjoy a light afternoon tea. The authors will be available to sign purchased books.

It began with a name—Sancho. A single memory from his oldest living relative launched author Keith Rushing on a powerful journey to uncover his family’s past. What he discovered was a deep Gullah-Geechee heritage rooted in Hilton Head Island. Sancho, born into slavery, later fought in the Civil War for his freedom and became a landowner—a story of strength, identity, and legacy.

In Descended: Searching for My Gullah-Geechee Roots, Rushing weaves personal discovery with historical insight, tracing a lineage shaped by resilience and culture. His story is both deeply personal and universally resonant.

Join Rushing and special guests Ahmad Ward, Murray Christopher, and Luanna Graves-Sellars for an inspiring afternoon exploring the importance of knowing where you come from—and why that knowledge matters.

$35 per person | Limited seating

Reserve your spot at www.heritagelib.org