Learn About the Gullah Geechee People

You can learn about the fascinating history and culture of the Gullah Geechee people on a trip with Gullah Heritage Trail Tours. The Gullah Geechee culture is an important part of American history. People and organizations have come together to preserve this unique culture and history. Many vacationers are taking a keen interest in this long preserved culture, as well.

Ancestors of the Gullah Geechee people were brought to South Carolina through the port of Charleston to be slaves in that area. They never gave up their old traditions or customs.  This strength and perseverance of the Gullah Geechee people has kept their rich heritage alive for a centuries.

After slavery was abolished, they worked hard to firsthand farm to support themselves.  Their culture flourished. They brought with them many of their ancestor’s traditional skills including; basket making, net making, pottery, woodcarvings and much more. The different communities also combined their traditions and languages to make something new. 

Many years passed and they were free from bondage and slavery. They could finally settle down and live on their own terms; which they did. The next generations saw evolution with awe and respect and adapted themselves accordingly all the while retaining their basic cultural heritage, language, art, traditions, customs and more. Time did not make them change who they were inherently. But, it did take its toll and this is when the culture was threatened by extinction.

If you ask the regular vacationers or the locals, they will tell you all about the culture and its growing tourist industry there. Many tourists choose to explore the rich heritage and the history with the Gullah Heritage Tours when they come on a Hilton Head vacation. The authorities have contributed to the growing popularity by aiding the locals in opening tourism companies focused on giving customized tours to vacationers looking to learn more about the history of the Gullah People.

If you want to know any more about the same you can always take a tour with Gullah Heritage Trail Tours, just like I did. Trust me, you will not regret your decision! To learn more about Gullah Heritage Trail Tours, check out their website at http://gullaheritage.com/.