For generations, the art of storytelling has served as the underpinning of history lessons. Salkehatchie Stew is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich tradition of storytelling in South Carolina.
Image by Go Salkehatchie via Flickr
Listeners will be enthralled by the common themes that tend to emerge in the storytelling of the Salkehatchie region, including the power of family, the importance of community, the ability to endure hardships and the need to help others in need. Stories provide the foundation for a richer, more meaningful connection.
Image by Go Salkehatchie via Flickr
Under the leadership of Frances Chavous, Salkehatchie Stew is dedicated to uniting Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Hampton and Colleton counties through music, drama and storytelling.
This unique group records oral histories, presents storytelling workshops and delights visitors with an annual theatrical production based on local stories that combine to form a dramatic narrative.
See the latest press releases about the 2010 Salk Stew season:
Salkehatchie Stew Celebrates the Art of Storytelling in South Carolina
Salkehatchie Stew Announces 2010 Performance Dates
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