An Authentic Culture of the Sea Islands Gullah is the West African-based system of traditions, customs, beliefs, art forms, and family life that has survived centuries of slavery and more than a century of free life. It is the Unique Culture of enslaved West African who inhabited the Sea Islands of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida prior to and since the Civil War.
As a whole, this area is known as the Gullah Geechee Corridor. The culture thrives throughout the corridor, which includes Hilton Head Island. Gullah Heritage works to share the culture’s values with the world through activities in Hilton Head. Tour guides at Gullah Heritage, who were born and raised on Hilton Head Island before the bridge connection to the mainland, share their expertise with tour participants to provide the most accurate and engaging cultural experience.
The Gullah people are known for preserving more of their African linguistic and cultural heritage than any other African-American community in the United States. The language is an English-based creole that contains many African loanwords and significant grammatical and structural influences from African languages. If you are interested in learning more about the culture and Gullah Heritage Trail Tours, explore their website.
