Smithsonian museum review could affect Lowcountry’s Gullah heritage

A White House-ordered review of the Smithsonian museums could result in the removal of a Lowcountry sweetgrass basket maker’s ...
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The relationship of the Gullah-speaking people of coastal South Carolina and Georgia to their African ancestors

Extracted from: Historical methods (Washington, DC) 25 (2) spring 1993, pages 53-67. Study of the linguistic, cultural and biological factors which tie the Sea Island people of South Carolina and ...
Philadelphia Tribune

Gullah Geechee elders work to preserve sacred songs passed down by enslaved ancestors

ST. HELENA ISLAND, S.C. — Minnie “Gracie” Gadson claps her hands and stomps her feet against the floorboards, lifting her voice in a song passed down from her enslaved ancestors who were forced to ...
WCBD

Ten Mile Community pushes for protections to preserve Gullah-Geechee heritage amid growing development

Some changes may be coming to the Ten Mile Community to protect the culture and history as the area continues to grow. The Ten Mile Community started out as an African American settlement nearly 200 ...
Hilton Head Island Packet on MSN

Beaufort County says ‘no’ to Pine Island golf course plan in front of hundreds

Near the end of an eight hour meeting, Beaufort County Council voted to not approve the Pine Island Development agreement.
Daily Journal

Gullah elders save sacred songs passed down by enslaved ancestors

ST. HELENA ISLAND, S.C. • Minnie “Gracie” Gadson claps her hands and stomps her feet against the floorboards, lifting her voice in a song passed down from her enslaved ancestors who were forced to ...