Connecting With The Past
Hodges and Cohen have both revealed that they work with the dye to help locals reconnect with their past. They organized events and workshops that focus on the use of color. “I’m interested in learning all I can about the crops that caused my people [the] loss of their freedom,” said Cohen.
Not Many People Know
In South Carolina, it is common to see haint blue on porch ceilings and shutters. However, it is rather odd that no one knows why this is the case. This part of history seems to have been forgotten by most people in the country. However, we are sure that the Gullah people will never forget it.