Located on the Sea Islands of South Carolina and Georgia, there is a considerable communities of people who are the descendants of enslaved Africans. Their unique culture directly links to West Africa. In South Carolina, and speaks a language referred to as Gullah (Gul-luh). In Georgia, they are called Geechee (Gee-chee) and are often commonly referred to as the Gullah and Geechee people.
Today, native islanders are still serving up flavorful Gullah dishes, and sharing their heritage in tours, galleries and museums while weaving baskets from sweetgrass is also a predominant thing.
The Gullah geechee culture is still very much alive and today the fourth and fifth-generation Gullah guides narrates the story of their civilization. Their stories bring to life the history of West African slaves who were brought to the Sea Islands to work on cotton and rice plantations. Later, their freed descendants who survived for generations in isolation adapted their ancestors' simple lifestyle and continued living on the Island.
Today, native islanders are still serving up flavorful Gullah dishes, and sharing their heritage in tours, galleries and museums while weaving baskets from sweetgrass is also a predominant thing.
The Gullah geechee culture is still very much alive and today the fourth and fifth-generation Gullah guides narrates the story of their civilization. Their stories bring to life the history of West African slaves who were brought to the Sea Islands to work on cotton and rice plantations. Later, their freed descendants who survived for generations in isolation adapted their ancestors' simple lifestyle and continued living on the Island.
• Sallie Ann Robinson Gullah Tour on Daufuskie
Indulge in the golf cart tour of Daufuskie Island with renowned Gullah chef Sallie Ann Robinson, a native islander who has a brave history to learn from. For a more immersive experience, tourists can stay with Robinson at the restored Frances Jones House, which has an authentic "oyster house" that was built in 1865.
• Gullah Geechee Visitor Center in Beaufort
Referred to as the "doorway to the Gullah Culture," this little shop at 1908 Boundary St. is an interesting hub for information on the area's Gullah/Geechee events, businesses, history and culture. The Gullah lifestyle and the traditions and contributions of the Gullah people are showcased through the exhibits, books and documentaries.
• The Penn Center on St. Helena Island
This is a National Historic Landmark went on to serve as a meeting place and retreat for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in the 1960s. It has the photographs and exhibits chronicling the history of the days and holds on to the loving history of the place.
Visit with your friends and family and pre schedule the tours at Gullaheritage.com. Dial 1-843-681-7066 to know more about the itinerary and traveling options to enjoy a great weekend knowing the history of the rarely-told stories of the civilization.
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