The history of African-American contributions to the vibrant arts and culture scene of Charleston, SC is rich. Take a Gullah tour to be immersed in the sights and sounds of a new culture. Tour the plantations to stand where the enslaved African Americans of Charleston once stood. Leave with a greater knowledge and appreciation for cultures of the past by exposing yourself to them today.
Join an historian for a half-hour program and conversation focusing on the institution of slavery and the enslaved people whose labor built and maintained Middleton Place.
With a premier collection of over 10,000 American works, the Gibbes Museum of Art promotes and protects Charleston's rich cultural heritage through a vibrant artistic lens.
Explore the sites relevant to the culture & traditions of the African-Americans history in Charleston. Given by a Gullah speaking Charlestonian whose ancestors were slaves.
Experience Magnolia through discussions of rice planting and slavery along with a guided tour of four restored African-American cabins included with admission.
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