A Gullah Guide to Charleston: Walking Through Black History

Author	Alphonso Brown
Format	Paperback - Trade
ISBN	9781596293922
Publication Date	01/05/2008
Publisher	The History Press

This article provides a walking tour of Charleston, SC, highlighting the history and culture of the black community. The tour includes stops at locations significant to black Charlestonians, such as Denmark Vesey's home, the Old Slave Mart, and the Market. The tour is narrated by Alphonso Brown, owner and operator of Gullah Tours, Inc., in Gullah, a dialect of African American English. The tour is accompanied by detailed maps and descriptions in Gullah, making it an interesting and unique way to learn about the history and culture of the black community in Charleston.

Join Alphonso Brown, owner and operator of Gullah Tours, Inc., on three accessible walking tours and a bonus driving tour through the places, history and lore relevant to the rich and varied contributions of black Charlestonians. 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 a unique and enjoyable way to experience the Holy City.