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Gullah Traditions of the South Carolina Coast

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Discover the enduring story of the Gullah, a civilization living on the Sea Islands of South Carolina that has upheld its West African legacy for more than 100 years through cherished traditions in spirituality, music, food and language.
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Northern missionaries and abolitionists Laura Towne and Ellen Murray founded Penn School in 1862 for the education of newly freed Sea Island slaves....

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Lowcountry & Resort Islands Tourism Commission

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South of Charleston, North of Savannah… Near Heaven The South Carolina Lowcountry beckons beach lovers, thrill seekers, history buffs, outdoor...

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Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island

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*Currently closed due to COVID-19* The Gullah Museum is housed in "The Little Blue House," built in 1930 for William (Duey) Simmons,the...
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