While Gullah Gullah Island was a fictional place, the show was based on the traditions of a very real and proud culture unique to America's southeast coast and directly descended from groups of enslaved West African people. | Great Big Story

Exploring the deep roots of Gullah culture, where West African traditions, Islamic heritage, and spiritual resilience meet. Bottle trees stand as protectors, catching spirits and safeguarding the home. This history runs deeper than many know. Thanks for the history lesson Beatrice Rodrigues @gullahmuseumsc #gullah #culture #tradition #history #heritage #faith #museum #museumlover #museumlovers #historybeforeus #ushistory | History Before Us