Whispers of the Lowcountry: Explore the soul of Gullah Geechee

Take a virtual tour of Charleston’s Gullah History to learn more about this important culture.

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Photo provided by the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission

Photo provided by the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission

The rich tapestry of Gullah Geechee culture plays an integral part of Charleston’s heritage that has woven its way through time.

Let’s take a virtual journey to explore the Gullah Geechee culture by visiting some of these historic locations around the city:

  • The Penn Center is a cultural and educational center dedicated to preserving and promoting Gullah Geechee history. Online, you can see a timeline of its history.
  • The McLeod Plantation Historic Site offers a perspective on Southern history, including the experience of the Gullah people.
  • Avery Research Center focuses on Black American history, including the Gullah Geeche people and you can find online artifacts, crafts, and photographs that offer insights into the Gullah Geechee people.
  • Gullah Geechee Preservation Project — which has recently been granted $100,000 to the Gullah Geechee Preservation Project in Charleston — has an upcoming online informational session on Monday, Aug. 21. Register online.
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