South CarolinaHouse resolution would recognize Georgetown in UNESCO heritage project
The House resolution recognizes Georgetown in a UNESCO heritage project and describes a community marker planned for October 24, 2026.
What it does
The House resolution recognizes Georgetown as a site in UNESCO's Routes of Enslaved Peoples project, which focuses on resistance, liberty and heritage.
A community steering committee is developing a marker for Georgetown. The text says it is planned for October 24, 2026, to honor those who endured the Middle Passage and remember those who died.
Argument forRecognizing Georgetown in the project could draw attention to the people who endured the Middle Passage and the Gullah Geechee community's cultural legacy.
Argument againstBecause the resolution focuses on recognition and a planned marker, it may offer little direct help to people seeking other forms of support for Georgetown's history.
More detail
The House resolution recognizes Georgetown as a site in UNESCO's Routes of Enslaved Peoples project. The recognition names the city of Georgetown, South Carolina. The resolution was introduced and adopted by the House on August 25, 2026.
A Middle Passage marker is planned for Georgetown. The marker is planned for Georgetown and is meant to honor people who endured the Middle Passage and remember those who died. The marker is planned to be erected on October 24, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Aug 25Introduced and adoptedAdopted
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