The Gullah people originated from West Africa and were enslaved on the rice and indigo plantations before their freedom. Their population originates from the lowland regions of US. The term “Gullah” is given to the people living in South Carolina. People from the community who live in Georgia are referred to as the “Geechee”. They have developed a Creole language which is English-based but uses African loanwords. For the most part, Gullah people have remained loyal to their culture and have worked hard to maintain their Western African traditions. The Gullah culture is unique because they have successfully preserved their West and Central African cultural identity. The traditional Gullah lifestyle includes fishing and farming, story-telling, basket weaving, net-making, and creating special cuisines. All of these traditions demonstrate the West and Central African influence on their community.
The Gullah Heritage Trail Tours aspire to share their history, customs and culture with the world. They want to show their rich culture and traditions to the public and explain how they have managed to prosper in the face of adversity. Gullah Heritage Trail Tours employs Gullah community and family members as their tour guides, ensuring authenticity on the tour. They know that the Gullah people can provide tourists with the most authentic and intimate accounts of their culture, history and traditions. Gullah tour guides aim to provide engaging and memorable experiences for tourists.
The tour entails traveling through the Gullah neighborhoods, Mitchellville Freedom Park, and the Simmons Fishing Camp. Everyone on the tour has the opportunity to explore the authentic Juke Joints and Beaches as well. The Gullah Heritage Trail Tours website provides information about the Gullah language, heritage and dialect. There is also a book available to aid visitors in learning about the Gullah people before embarking on the tour that is available on Amazon. Tour-goers can find the Gullah Cultural Legacies book as well as a plethora of information on Gullah culture on the website www.gullaheritage.com.
Gullah Heritage Trail Tours ensures that customers walk away feeling enriched and informed about the Gullah/Geechee culture and traditions. If you would like to learn more about the Gullah culture, check the Gullah Heritage Trail Tours hours and schedule, or get in contact with Gullah Heritage Trail Tours, visit our website at www.gullaheritage.com or call us at 1-843-681-7066.