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Cultural Heritage of Hilton Head Island

Cultural Heritage of Hilton Head Island



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Founder of Gullah Heritage Consulting Services, Dr. Emory S. Campbell, is a rare native of Hilton Head Island, S.C. In his Gullah Heritage Trail Tour, you'll see Gullah Family Compounds; the Old Debarkation Point (used before the island's connection to the mainland); Plantation Tabby Ruins; and Historic Marker of the First Freedom Village.

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Click and hear Dr. Campbell tell about life on Hilton Head when it really was an island - when Savannah, Georgia may be a three day trip and sustainable living was how one put food on the table. 










about 6 minutes 

Or click here to hear it in QuickTime on your smart phone, iPad, etc.

As one of the nation's foremost experts on Gullah culture, he is the author of the book "Gullah Cultural Legacies", which provides valuable insights into past traditions and present day practices.

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