St. Helena Island is one of those magical barrier islands where Gullah is still spoken. See the remains of the Chapel of Ease and walk the campus of historic Penn Center, the first school for freed slaves. Sway with the Hallelujah Singers, discover Lowcountry art, attend a short course in Gullah cooking, and meet one of the net-makers.
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Origins of St. Helena Island, formerly known as Santa Elena, begin in 1521, where Spanish colonist Francisco Gordillo, was sent by Luis Vasquez de Ayllon to capture Native Americans to work as slaves...
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"Sea Island Gullah", or just "Gullah" is a mixture of African-American words mixed with English words in a consistent pattern. The "Red Piano Too" Art Gallery is host to works of art which preserve...