Looking to the future
The Plantersville Cultural Complex will be more than just a historical site—it will be a living, breathing space for storytelling, artistic expression, and community engagement. Our facility will have exhibition space, event areas, and a learning center designed to educate visitors about the region’s unique traditions. Whether you’re attending a workshop, viewing a special exhibit, or participating in a cultural event, you’ll find a deep connection to the people and stories that make this place special.
It is a place where:
- People will come together to view locally/nationally recognized art, attend gatherings, utilize WI-FI or rest during the Tour de Plantersville
- Youth will learn about their ancestry, gain a respect for the environment, and experience Harmony, Habitat, Health & History
- The history of the African American contribution to the local rice culture will be preserved and promoted
- A sustainable, strong, confident, and educated community will be built on the shoulders of young leaders, creating economic opportunities for people of the Plantersville area and greater Georgetown County.
Benefits of the Cultural Complex
Developing the Plantersville Cultural Complex will build on The Village Group’s successful community improvement programs. From the creation of new jobs to the cultivation of new spaces that harness professional skill development — the benefits are bountiful. While providing a healthier food source in a food desert, the space will also give the opportunity to study new agricultural practices for a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow.
Culturally Significant Design
The Plantersville Cultural Complex will incorporate culturally insightful architectural design and an understanding of agroecology.
The landscape design will include a Ring Shout* element into the walking paths symbolically paying tribute to a sacred ritual of the local people.
Using these historically relevant elements will help the people of the Plantersville community feel a greater connection to the place and its facilities.
*Ring Shout is a religious ritual first practiced by African slaves in the West Indies and The United States. Worshippers move in a counterclockwise circle while stomping their feet, clapping their hands and singing or shouting a short phrase. The practice continues in some black churches to this day. (Wikipedia)