The Gullah Geechee: From the Lowcountry to Utah Tour

The Gullah Geechee: From the Lowcountry to Utah Tour

Did you know that many of the enslaved persons brought to Utah came from a culture known today as Gullah Geechee? Did you know that the first Black history exhibit ever to be in the Utah State Capitol is about the Gullah Geechee people, their culture, and their tie to Utah?

Through this tour you will learn the origin of the culture brought to Utah by the enslaved persons who were brought here. Robert Burch, Founder and Executive Director of Sema Hadithi Foundation, will be your Tour Guide. Utilizing this first-ever Black history exhibit scheduled to end December 31, 2025, he will guide you through time and history beginning in the Lowcountry and concluding in Utah to learn about the culture and peoples who helped build Utah into a state.

This tour also covers African American history at the State Capitol and its grounds, including the first African American tied to the Utah Legislature and Salt Lake City’s 1866 lynching on the grounds pre-dating the complex construction.

Type of Tour: Walking > We recommend that attendees wear comfortable shoes for walking and standing the duration of the tour as well as weather-suitable clothing. In case of rain, you are welcome to bring an umbrella.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate > Attendees will walk around the grounds of the State Capitol which includes some elevated and inclined walking areas as well as walking and standing for the complete the tour.

Length: 1.5 hours

IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER: THIS TOUR WILL TAKE PLACE.

Each person attending the tour MUST have a ticket. We recommend NO babes in arms and NO small children. Most appropriate for ages 15 and older.

No refunds.

Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Ticket Cost: $15 per person + Eventbrite Processing Fee = $17.85.

Thank you for helping our 501c3 non-profit organization by paying the Eventbrite process fee.

1:20 pm Gathering: Attendees will gather inside the lobby at the East Visitors’ Entrance (see map) at 1:20 pm for roll call and to meet their guide. Tour will promptly begin at 1:30 pm.

Parking: FREE parking is located in the State Capitol lot and on the street (see map).

All Dates: Saturday 22 Nov 2025 at 11:00 am and 1:30 pm & Saturday 6 December 2025 at 11:00 am and 1:30 pm. If this occurrence of the tour does not work for you, please check the events setup for the other times. Please verify that you are booking for the date and time intended.