A Gullah Guide to Charleston: Walking Through Black History

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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Brown, Alphonso
Published: 05/01/2008
Publisher: History Press Library Editions
ISBN: 9781540218322
Pages: 162
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 7.99h x 5.00w x 0.44d