4. Gullah Geechee Corridor, South Carolina: Immersing in a Cultural Mosaic
For Erika, a San Francisco travel writer, the Gullah Geechee Corridor challenged her preconceptions about the South. “Beaufort’s blend of Lowcountry charm and African-American heritage captivated me,” she reflects.
She immersed herself in guided tours and local artisans’ studios, learning about sweetgrass basket weaving. “It was a privilege to connect with this resilient community,” she shares. Venturing to barrier islands, Erika felt reverence for their sustainable relationship with the land.
Her journey culminated at the Penn Center, a pivotal site in the Civil Rights Movement. “Standing there, I felt the spirit of the Gullah Geechee people,” she concludes.
