Revealing the Voices and Mystery of Ossabaw Island
Media Type
Presentation
Date of Lecture
3-3-2023
Description of Lecture
How can an oyster reveal the told and untold stories of a place? As Georgia’s third largest barrier island, Ossabaw holds 5,000 years of coastal historical, cultural, and natural artifacts– like oyster shells– that reveal stories of tabby houses, shell middens, indigo, and yaupon tea. The island’s descendents left their mark on this heritage preserve, now designated for education, study, and research. This unspoiled island is 30 miles from Georgia Southern’s Armstrong campus. Our work explores how stakeholders can utilize unique local resources like Ossabaw Island to develop place-based learning opportunities for Georgia’s students, K-12 and higher education.
Recommended Citation
Cornett, Ariel; Haughney, Kathryn L.; Massey, Cynthia C.; Hall, Delandrea; Wall, Amanda; DuBose, Elizabeth; and Greer, Kania, "Revealing the Voices and Mystery of Ossabaw Island" (2023). Robert Ingram Strozier Lecture Series (1993-present). 81.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/strozier-lecture-series/81
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