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Tuesday 27 June 2017

June 27, 2017

The History Of The Gullah Geechee culture

Among the many islands on the South Carolina coast lies Hilton Head Island. Half a million descendants of the West Africans brought here as slaves lived in Hilton Head since the early 1500’s, as South Carolina was a promising area for rice plantations. However, surviving in those climatic conditions was not easy. As the Africans were adapted to these climatic conditions, they were brought here to work on the plantations.
 
 
Gullah Sun set
 

The Centuries old culture

These slaves brought with them their rich West African culture, customs and traditions, which they passed on to their children; generation after generation. When slavery was abolished in 1750, these people continued to inhabit this island, as their homes and livelihood were deeply rooted into the island. Since the abolition of slavery, the island people have successfully preserved their culture, heritage, language and customs.
 
 
River side Boat
 
The culture is not known as African, but was christened as the Gullah Geechee culture. It was officially designated so by the United States Congress in 2006. Gullah is the name given to the islanders in South Carolina and Geechee is the name given to islanders of Georgia. Therefore, the area from Wilmington, North Carolina in the North to Jacksonville, Florida in the South is known as the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor.
 
The Hilton Head Island is among these lands and provides an insight into the unique Gullah Geechee culture. What’s more, the Hilton Head activities including biking, a trip to the museum,and more make it a great place for a vacation.
 
 
 
 
So, if you are looking for a new type of vacation experience, book your tour with the Gullah Heritage Trail Tours to this island blessed with nature’s bounty.
 
To know more
 
70 Honey Horn Road
Hilton Head Island,
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Phone No: (843) 681-7066
 
 
June 27, 2017

An Insight Into The Hilton Head Island

Every family looks forward to an entertaining and relaxing beach vacation. How could you not? When the vacation promises fun, enjoyment and family bonding, it is definitely an experience to look forward to. What’s more, you and your kids also get an opportunity to gain an insight into a new culture, customs and traditions of a diverse set of people.

A trip to the Hilton Head Island   


Gullah Heritage Trail Tour Team


If you're looking for a vacation experience that not only offers the beauty of a tropical island, but the opportunity to learn about a distinct and rich culture, then plan your next vacation to the Hilton Head Island, an island located in South Carolina, United States. This island is the land of the Gullah people and boasts of a rich heritage, customs and traditions. A trip to this land promises you an insight into a new and unique culture practiced and preserved by the Gullah people for generations.

Museum of Traditions

The Gullah people have preserved their culture and traditions over the years. What’s more, the many museums here have also maintained the customs, traditions, stories and languages of this island.

Gullah Culture

Among the many museums is the Gullah Museum in Hilton Head. This museum has been committed to preserving the traditions, culture and language of the Gullah people since 2003. The support of many organizations and individuals have helped to preserve and maintain this museum. A visit to this museum will help you understand the influence of the Gullah culture on the Hilton Head Island. You will gain a complete understanding of the unique Gullah culture. Many other museums like the Coastal Discovery Museum, Harbor Town Lighthouse Museum and others enable you to understand the culture in-depth.

There are many other things to do in Hilton Head, apart from exploring the culture and traditions. The biking path, beaches and more promise an entertaining family vacation for both young and old. The Hilton head activities rarely fail in entertaining people from all walks of life.

So, book your tour to the Hilton Head Island now.






Contact the Gullah Heritage Trail Tours at www.gullaheritage.com and enjoy a fun-filled and enlightening vacation.    

Contact Us:

70 Honey Horn Road ,
Hilton Head Island,
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Phone No: (843) 681-7066

Friday 9 June 2017

June 09, 2017

The Ultimate Destination For Your Vacation





A vacation revitalizes your body and mind and rejuvenates your relation with your loved ones. Due to your busy life, you can hardly get time to spend some quality hours with them. And a vacation provides you that opportunity.

If you are a conventional traveler, then you would like to visit the usual places. However, in case, you have the thirst to explore the unexplored beauty of the world, Hilton Head will be the perfect choice for you.


While the history of the enslaved people will thrill your spine, the tranquility from the breezes will pacify your body and soul. Along with this, there are so many things to do in Hilton Head, that you can hardly get time to be bored.




You can spend some time in the Gullah neighborhood to witness Stoney, Jonesville, Spanish Wells or Squire pope, the eccentricity of which can hardly be captured by your camera. The people of Gullah isolated themselves from the rest of the world to preserve a unique culture, tradition, language and folklore that is hardly present in any other part of the world.



To break the boundary of your world from theirs, make Gullah Heritage Trail Tours your guide as well as a companion. Would you like to learn more about Hilton head tours or the authentic culture of the Sea Island? 


Then visit the site at http://gullaheritage.com/ or call them at 1-843-681-7066. 
Grasp the culture and tradition with the professionals of Gullah Heritage Trail Tours.

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