Gullah History
In this Lowcountry area of South
Carolina, Gullah refers to several things – language, people and a specific
culture. During colonial times when rice
was king Gullah agricultural skills including basket-making were highly prized
for household and agricultural use. Hand-made sweet grass baskets are intricate
coils of local marsh grass and have a sweet, hay-like aroma. The Island is home to various museums and
tours that explore and celebrate this fascinating and unique coastal culture.
Lowcountry Cuisine
A fusion between European, Caribbean
and West African food – Gullah influenced Low Country Cuisine is a staple along
the South Carolina coast. Examples of
this unique culinary style include Shrimp
and Grits (Grits is the official State food), She Crab Soup – Lowcountry’s answer to the Northern USA’s
Clam Chowder – rich and creamy with lumps of crab and drizzle with sherry and Hoppin’ John – a New Year’s
favourite amongst locals that comprises black-eyed peas, rice, onions and
bacon.
There are plenty of great restaurants
across the Island that offer this unique and delicious cuisine.