A Gullah Guide to Charleston: Walking Through Black History

by Alphonso Brown

Overview

An expert in Gullah culture introduces the rich history of black Charlestonians through a series of local walking tours plus a sightseeing drive.

The Gullah people of the Lowcountry South are famous for their cuisine, Creole language, and exquisite crafts—yet there is so much more to this unique culture than most people realize. Alphonso Brown, the owner and operator of Gullah Tours, Inc., guides readers through the history and lore of this storied people in A Gullah Guide to Charlestown.

With this volume guiding the way, you can visit Denmark Vesey's home, Catfish Row, the Old Slave Mart and the Market; learn about the sweetgrass basket makers, the Aiken-Rhett House slave quarters, black slave owners and blacksmith Philip Simmons. Brown's distinctive narration, combined with detailed maps and vibrant descriptions in native Gullah, make this an authentic and enjoyable way to experience the Holy City.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781614232674
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	04/13/2021
Series:	History & Guide
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	134
Sales rank:	878,802
File size:	8 MB

About the Author

Alphonso Brown was born and reared in Rantowles, South Carolina, a rural area about twelve miles south of Charleston. Mr. Brown is a licensed tour guide for the City of Charleston and owns and operates Gullah Tours. He is a lecturer on the Gullah language and black history of Charleston. He has given countless lectures and Gullah presentations has made numerous radio and television appearances. Mr. Brown's Gullah Tours has been featured in Charleston Magazine, Southern Living magazine, Reader's Digest, the Boston Globe, New York Times, and Charles Kuralt's bestseller America. He is a recipient of the very prestigious "Three Sisters Award."