Reunion Color: Haint Blue

The blue-indigo color, known as “haint blue”, is a tradition brought to the area by the Gullah people; they were North American enslaved people brought from West Africa, particularly from Sierra Leone. The Gullah people primarily live-in areas such as South Carolina, Georgia, and northern Florida. While enslaved, they were forced to grow indigo and rice, two of Charleston’s greatest exports at the time, and even eventually cotton after the invention of the cotton gin.

The term “haint”, potentially related to the word haunt, is a Gullah term for a ghost, or more specifically, a restless spirit. But they aren’t ghosts in the way that most Westerners think of them. Rather, they were tricksters—at times witch-like—lost souls left behind on earth that were sometimes malevolent, but oftentimes malicious. According to lore, a haint could enter a home through any opening, be in a door, a window, or even through something as small as a keyhole. The belief of the Gullah people was that ghosts couldn’t cross water. The thought was the blue painted porches would confuse the spirits, making them think that the porch ceilings were surrounded by water, or even underwater, and therefore keep them away from the home, protecting its residents. The Haint Blue color was used to confuse the ghosts in an effort to ensure all evil spirits were REPELLED.

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Hall Walker Reunion 2022 Itinerary

** YOU MUST Wear Name Tag at all Family Events**

Reunion Color: Haint Blue

Thursday, July 14th

  • 4:00 pm--Hotel check-in

  • 12:00-6:30 pm--Afternoon Registration at Welcome Table (Meeting Room).

Goodie bag and Name Tags provided*

  • All-day--Arrivals Meet & Greet, Hug & Chat—Meeting Space

  • All-Day—Model your swimwear at the outdoor pool area.

  • 5:30pm--Happy Hour—H-Grille Hotel Bar or Applebees (if H-Grille is closed)

  • Dinner—on your own

  • Adults Only (Night)—RiverWalk, Savannah (TBD)

Friday, July 15th

  • 7:00 am-10:00 am—Hotel Breakfast

  • 10:00 am-- Tour—Pin Point Heritage Museum optional (if interested, please notify Laci Beckett at Lacikb@gmail.com. Must register in advance.)

  • Lunch —on your own

  • Free time —Suggestions: Shopping at Tanger outlets, Explore Historic Savannah, visit the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens at the Historic Bamboo Farm, Tybee Island, and more. Henderson Golf Club is less than one mile away.

  • 5:00 pm-- Afternoon Registration at Welcome Table (Meeting Room).

  • 5:30 pm-- Happy Hour at H Grille Hotel bar or Ruby Tuesday’s (if H-Grille is closed)

  • 6:30 pm– Official 2022 Welcome Reception* (Dinner & Signature non-alcoholic drink provided). 2024 suggestion box.

    Reunion Color: Haint Blue. Music by DJ Tiger

Saturday, July 16th

  • 7:00 am-10:00 am—Hotel Breakfast

  • 10:00 am-12:00 noon---Hall Walker Family Small Business Saturday

  • Free time—Suggestions: Shopping at Keller’s Flea Market or Tanger outlets, visit the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens at the Historic Bamboo Farm, Explore Historic Savannah, Tybee Island, and more. Henderson Golf Club is less than one mile away.

  • 5:30 pm-- Happy Hour at H Grille Hotel Bar

  • 6:30 pm—Hall Walker Family Dinner Celebration*. Music by DJ Tiger

  • Family Group Photo (Color: Haint Blue), 2024 Reunion Vote, Family Games and activities*.

Sunday, July 17th

  • 7:00 am-10:00 am—Hotel Breakfast

  • 9:30 am -10:30 am--Interfaith/Meditation Service (Morning)

  • 10:30 am--Official Family Farewell (post service)

  • 11:00 am- Hotel Check out

  • 12:00 pm-- Brunch (optional) on your own-- TBD

Hall-Walker 2022 Family Reunion

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