The Gullah-Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor is a federal National Heritage Area in the United States, signifying the important story of the Gullah-Geechee people for sustaining their cultural traditions, and for being a reflection of the values of ingenuity, pride, and perseverance.
The Gullah-Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor extends along the coast of the southeastern United States through North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida in recognition of the Gullah-Geechee people and culture who are direct descendants of enslaved West African slaves who arrived in the United States circa 1700s.
References:
- National Park Service. n.d. “Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor.”
- Gardner, Sheldon. 2018. “Festival to celebrate Gullah Geechee culture.” The St. Augustine Record.
Photo:
- Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission logo. Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission.