The Gullah People and Culture
2 Corpus Christi, Hilton Head, SC 29928
Brought to the island as slaves, the Gullah people created their own vibrant culture and language in relative isolation from the outside world. Learn about their traditions, how the Gullah culture has survived, and what is being done to preserve it for future generations.
Presented by Dee Phillips
History Department Co-Chair



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