Development has become a threat to this Gullah tradition. Here's how a Lowcountry group is helping.
The Kiawah Conservancy partnered with members of the Gullah Geechee community in the Charleston SC area to plant sweetgrass ...
The Island Packet on MSN12d
From sweetgrass baskets to spices: this SC boutique celebrates Gullah-Geechee roots
One of Campbell’s favorite items in the store are the sweetgrass baskets. A Gullah tradition dating back to the 1600s, these ...
Wilmington Star-News on MSN5d
Preserving the Gullah Geechee heritage: What's being done in the Wilmington area
The Gullah Geechee descended from Africans enslaved on the rice, indigo and cotton plantations. Efforts are underway to ...
Star-News5d
Preserving the Gullah Geechee heritage: What's being done in the Wilmington area
The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor stretches from Florida to North Carolina and aims to preserve the culture of descendants of enslaved Africans. Gullah Geechee people are known for ...
The State12d
From sweetgrass baskets to spices: this SC boutique celebrates Gullah-Geechee roots
As a native of Hilton Head Island, Lola Campbell grew up with a deep appreciation for her Gullah-Geechee heritage and history. Her family has been on the island for six generations and are ...
Charleston City Paper1d
Novel delves into Gullah’s spiritual and communal life
Sherman E. Pyatt’s latest book, Standing in the Gap, is a departure from the non-fiction archival and historical work he’s ...
The Battle for Land, Identity, and Survival of Gullah Geechee Communities
Whenever Nikki Williams’ feet touch the soil on Sapelo Island, Georgia, memories of her youth flood back vividly. Every fall, ...
Star-News5d
7 things to know about Gullah Geechee heritage in the Wilmington area
The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor was designated by an act of Congress in 2006 and stretches from Jacksonville, Florida, to Pender County. Here are some things to know about Gullah ...