The Landing 

Long ago, in 1803, on the shores of St. Simons Island, Georgia, a group of Igbo people arrived in chains, brought from their homeland to be sold as slaves. They had endured a harsh journey across the ocean, taken far from their families and land. But the Igbo people were strong in spirit, and though their bodies were bound, their will was unbroken.

After being sold, they were put on a small boat to be taken to plantations. As the boat drifted down the waters of Dunbar Creek, the Igbo captives decided they would not live in bondage. Together, they rose up against the crew, overpowered them, and took control of the boat.

Standing at the edge of the water, the Igbo made a choice. Rather than live as slaves in a strange land, they would return to their ancestors. Chanting songs of freedom, they walked into the creek, choosing the water over chains. It is said their spirits rose from the water, flying back to their homeland, free at last.

To this day, people say the waters of Dunbar Creek remem…