Gumbo Tales: Stories and Foodways of Zora Neale-Hurston

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Enjoy a bowl of gumbo, celebrate Women's History Month, and learn the unique history of writer, anthropologist, and food historian Zora Neale-Hurston. Storyteller and food historian Julian Gooding will share stories inspired by the tales Zora archived and his recipe for a gumbo that celebrates the American south and the Caribbean culture Zora loved and cherished.

What to expect: This program will take place at the McLeod Plantation Historic Site Pavilion where seating is available for all participants. The program will take place outside in a shaded area. A small, tasting portion of food will be provided to each participant. A list of ingredients will be available during the program. McLeod Plantation Historic Site has accessible parking, restrooms, water fountains, and picnic tables. Trails throughout the property are of a natural, unpaved surface.

Thanks to the generous support of the Charleston County Parks Foundation, this program is free. Pre-registration is strongly recommended to guarantee you have a spot.