1
: a member of a group of Black people inhabiting the sea islands and coastal districts of South Carolina, Georgia, and northeastern Florida
2
: an English-based creole spoken by the Gullahs that is marked by vocabulary and grammatical elements from various African languages
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The state-of-the art museum, which opened in 2023, is packed with powerful, thought-provoking exhibits, including tributes to the Gullah Geechee people of the region.
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Eve Chen, USA Today, 14 July 2025
Growing up in a family that spent much of their time together in the kitchen, Mike’s love for cooking was nurtured early—especially while spending time alongside his Gullah Geechie grandparents, mother, and father.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The third-oldest city in South Carolina is also home to the Gullah Museum, which highlights local Gullah culture, and hosts the annual Georgetown Wooden Boat Show in October.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
Join a Gullah Heritage Trail tour to learn more, and eat delicious local classics like gumbo and fried okra at the Gullah Grub restaurant.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
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Eve Chen, USA Today, 14 July 2025
Growing up in a family that spent much of their time together in the kitchen, Mike’s love for cooking was nurtured early—especially while spending time alongside his Gullah Geechie grandparents, mother, and father.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The third-oldest city in South Carolina is also home to the Gullah Museum, which highlights local Gullah culture, and hosts the annual Georgetown Wooden Boat Show in October.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
Join a Gullah Heritage Trail tour to learn more, and eat delicious local classics like gumbo and fried okra at the Gullah Grub restaurant.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Gullah.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gullah. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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