Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For generations, Gullah families on Hilton Head Island have preserved their language, traditions and deep connection to the land.

WALTERBORO — A Gullah-Geechee historian and filmmaker is bringing his work to his family roots in Colleton County. On Oct. 12, the Colleton Museum and Farmers Market hosts a screening of the 30-minute ...

A short film about Gullah Geechee origins — shot by a trailblazing director and world-class crew — was filmed in Beaufort, St. Helena Island and Charleston in 2022, but other than the cast and crew, ...

Gullah Tales is a 1988 short film directed by Gary Moss. It follows a an elder woman on a slave plantation in 1830 and tells the story of John Hayes and his literal fight to obtain his freedom. The ...

A New York-based filmmaker wades into the deep waters of his Gullah Geechee heritage and South Carolina roots. By Lisa Kennedy When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film through our ...

Streaming platforms for Seeking: Mapping Our Gullah Geechee Story haven’t been announced yet. Check back soon for updates on where you can watch it online.

“The Spirit We Move With,” a Hilton Head documentary highlighting the resilience of Gullah culture, will debut from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park.