King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation holds new board member reception
The foundation hosted a New Board Member Reception and Open House at the historic Beach Institute African American Cultural Center.
Chairman Jerry Q. Greene, Sr., spoke to those in attendance about the foundation's guiding purpose, stating, 'History teaches us how people who looked like us solved similar problems in the past.'
With their generous support, many in attendance were inducted into the newly established 'Friends of the Cottage', a dedicated group formed to help secure resources and broaden community investment in the King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation.
'Friends of the Cottage' will serve as an important fundraising and advocacy arm for the foundation by supporting its preservation efforts, educational programming, and cultural initiatives, including exhibits like 'The Art of Richard Law' and 'Priced Out', a collaborative project with Housing Savannah and SCAD Serve.
Guests were also treated to a guided tour of both the Beach Institute and King-Tisdell Cottage, allowing them to experience firsthand the rich legacy of African American entrepreneurship, education, and resilience.
For more information about the King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation or to become a Friend of the Cottage, please visit click here or call 912-335-8868.
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