Harvesting Heritage: A Community Thanksgiving Reimagined
Sat, Nov 21
|Jefferson County High School
Come taste tradition, hear our stories, and walk the land that feeds us. Experience a new kind of Thanksgiving—where culture, wellness, and community grow together.
Registration closes Nov 14, 2026, 10:00 PM
Time & Location
Nov 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Jefferson County High School, 1157 Warrior Trail, Louisville, GA 30434, USA
About the event
This November, Roots of Discovery Science Initiative Inc., in collaboration with the American Heart Association, presents Harvesting Heritage: A Community Thanksgiving Reimagined — a community celebration honoring the intersection of science, culture, and wellness.
Through hands-on learning, movement, and storytelling, participants will explore the connections between heart health, cellular respiration, and the cultural science of traditional Black foodways. From understanding how our bodies use oxygen during exercise to learning how our foods nourish both heart and heritage, this event invites families to reflect, move, and celebrate together.
Harvesting Heritage highlights the importance of mindful nourishment, physical wellness, and community connection — reminding us that honoring tradition also means protecting our health for the generations to
Registration closes Nov 14, 2026, 10:00 PM