The Gullah Museum — Attraction in Georgetown

This museum is a " must see," as it'll serve as a prerequisite to visit the new International Afro-American Museum in Charleston! The curator,Barbara, who's the daughter of the Founders, of this memorable museum, will fill you up with the " illustrious " history of the Gullah nation. Although slaves were considered first brought to Jamestown near Norfork,Virginia; the coasts of Charleston and Georgetown, South Carolina were the epicenters of it all! Though suppressed, these people of bondage were catalysts in inventing various ways of irrigation, agricultural advances, the making of tools and equipment to work the Earth, holistic medicines and last but not least " cultural " treasures" that still thrives today! This Museum is " the lighter fluid " that will lead you to the International...

It is free to visit but please bring a tip. The museum is a small and intimate single room (can barely fit maybe 30 people at a time). It has a lot of interesting things from and about Africa. The older gentleman that oversees the museum is very knowledgeable, passionate and keen about telling the stories and has a quilt that he uses and guides you with as he narrates. (Its worth listening and paying attention, u will learn so much about the slave trade). If you bring little kids they may not be able to sit through the 45 - hour session so it might be a good idea to opt out of the guided tour and just browse and ask...

"Rice was Queen before Cotton was King" A family-owned museum and rich in history. It was a deeply moving experience. I learned a lot about African-American slave history and the development of South Carolina Lowcountry and by extension modern America. There's still more to learn and read about the language and culture - from Mende's song, Ring Shout (A Spiritual Expression in Dance), the Bilali Diary and Gullah quilting, where each quilt tells a history. There are many different types of Gullah made products to purchase and literature. A must-see if you're in the area or even if you're not, put it on your...