#2 Gullah After Dark Black History in the Black City

Charleston, South Carolina

#2 Gullah After Dark Black History in the Black City

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Tue, Oct 7

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2

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About This Adventure

Experience the captivating Gullah after Dark Tour, where you'll delve into the rich history and culture of the Gullah-Geechee people, descendants of enslaved Africans. Led by the authentic historian Godfrey, this unique journey reveals the origins of their language, traditions, and spiritual songs, offering a profound connection to Charleston's past.

On our Gullah after Dark Tour we give an interesting glimpse into an ancient culture of these mysterious people descending from way across da water. Gullah people are the direct blood descendants of the slaves brought to the Lowcountry regions of South Carolina and Georgia; including both the coastal plain and the Sea Islands. These peculiar people were brought to Charleston by way of cargo slave ships.

Charleston held the largest slave market in the United States where the Gullah culture & language continues this very day. Your tour guide Godfrey is the only CHARLESTON GULLAH historian that is truly authentic to his craft. Come have a look and take a listen to an ancient history about an ancient people, the Gullah-Geechee people.

BLACK, AFRO-AMERICAN, AFRICAN-AMERICAN, NEGRO, HEBREW

The true history of the mysterious Gullah people and their culture:

Who are they really?
Why are they so peculiar?
Where does their language originate?
Where do the Gullah people come from?
What is their connection to the slave trade?
What does GULLAH really mean?
What is the difference between GULLAH & GEECHEE?

All of these questions are answered plus many more.

We b dem people. Dem b da Gullah people. We be Geechee.

Songs were used for many different reasons. Messages were being communicated as well as giving the Highest Honor to God Yah.

ANCIENT GULLAH SPIRITUAL SONG & CHANT

Gullah Gullah Gullah, ME Gullah Gullah Gullah, WE Gullah Gullah Gullah, BE Gullah Gullah, WE BE DA GULLAH GULLAH GEECHEE! WE BE DA GULLAH GULLAH GEECHEE WE BE DA GULLAH GULLAH GEECHEE WE BE DEM PEOPLE WE BE DEM PEOPLE WE DEM PEOPLE WE BE DEM PEOPLE A NOW LOOK YAH LOOK YAH A NOW LOOK YAH A NOW LOOK YAH

(These lines are repeated over and over and louder and stronger as you feel the energy rise up higher and higher)

Tour Times

8:00PM Meeting location: 181 Church Street Charleston 29401 Corner of Church & Market Street.

What is not included?

Gratuity is not included in the price of your ticket. While it is not expected, it is greatly appreciated.

Adventure Tips

Dress for evening weather

Evenings in Charleston can be cool and humid; wear light layers to stay comfortable.

Wear comfortable walking shoes

The tour involves walking on historic cobblestone streets—sturdy shoes help prevent slips.

Bring a flashlight or headlamp

While the tour is guided, having a personal light source can help with uneven sidewalks.

Arrive early for check-in

Getting to the meeting point a few minutes early helps ensure a smooth start to the tour.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Urban owls
Eastern gray squirrels

History

Charleston was a central port in the Atlantic slave trade, and the Gullah-Geechee culture developed uniquely here due to isolation and cultural retention.

Conservation

The tour supports preserving Gullah heritage and encourages respectful engagement with historic urban spaces.

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