Have you heard
about Hilton Head Island located in the Sea Islands of South Carolina? If not,
let me explain.
The Hilton Head
Island is one of the Sea Islands of South Carolina. This entire stretch is
popularly known as the Gullah Geechee corridor. The inhabitants here are known
as the Gullah Geechee people, a name known to be derived from the West African
language. The inhabitants of the islands here are descendants of African slaves
brought here centuries ago to work on plantations.
Through all
these centuries, they have preserved their native African culture, heritage,
language, customs, art forms, and family life. These Gullah Geechee people are
known to have preserved their culture and traditions like no other
African-American community residing in the United States. The reason behind
this is their isolation from the mainland. For centuries, they had no
connection with the rest of society on the mainland. Even after the end of
slavery, they continued to reside on the island, as they were now settled in
this area and their main livelihood came from the plantations. As they remained
isolated even after the end of slavery, they managed to retain their rich West
African culture, language, and customs.
This interesting
and unique culture and location make it a must see destination. Hilton Head
Island, holds a rich culture and story that you can’t find anywhere but this
Gullah Geechee corridor. What’s more, the Hilton Head activities provide
full-time entertainment for all. They will make you and your families vacation
a memorable one. Plan your vacation to the Hilton Head Island with Gullah
Heritage Trail Tours. Visit their website at: http://gullaheritage.com/
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