Welcome to the Jonathan Green Maritime Cultural Center

ABOUT US

The Jonathan Green Maritime Cultural Center is dedicated to celebrating and preserving the rich maritime heritage and cultural traditions of the Lowcountry and the broader African Diaspora. While our physical facility is still in development, our center already exists online as a dynamic, virtual space that honors the legacy of Jonathan Green, an internationally acclaimed artist and cultural ambassador. His work vividly captures the essence of African Diasporic culture, with a special focus on the vibrant Gullah Geechee sea islands along the coastal South. Through this online platform, we pay tribute to the resilient spirit and enduring legacy of these unique communities.

About the Artist

Who is Jonathan Green? Jonathan Green, born on August 9, 1955, in Gardens Corner, South Carolina, is a celebrated American artist known for his vibrant depictions of African diasporic culture with a special emphasis on the South Carolina Lowcountry where he grew up —a unique African American community that developed among the Sea Islands of South Carolina and Georgia. Raised by his grandmother, Green was deeply influenced by the Gullah customs, language, and traditions that were passed down through generations. His connection to this heritage would later become the cornerstone of his artistic career....