Nestled near Gloucester Point sits the community of Guinea, an area full of rich history and the unique culture of life working on the water. The Guinea Heritage Association is a nonprofit that celebrates the traditions and people of Guinea and focuses on charitable and educational purposes.
Established in 1985, the GHA was founded by a group who made up the Guinea Jubilee Committee at that time. Their idea was to create a nonprofit organization and be able to offer scholarships, raise money to open a museum, and celebrate the local Guinea culture, while preserving and honoring its history.
Since being established, the GHA has numerous achievements. They offer programs, classes and events, have curated information and resources, and even opened Buck’s Store Museum. Many traditions have been preserved by the GHA, from selecting a Grand Marshal at the Guinea Jubilee, to selling barbecue sandwiches at Buck’s Store Museum, to their newest event, the “Burning of the Socks.” They have even p...