Island Gems: Charleston’s Sea Island Experience

Step beyond the glossy brochures and into an unforgettable cultural experience through historic communities on James Island, SC - some of Charleston’s oldest Gullah Geechee settlements.

Led by Gullah Geechee natives whose families have called this land home for generations, this immersive experience blends live storytelling, historical sites, and authentic artifacts to uncover the parts of Charleston’s history that textbooks conveniently skipped.

Whether you’re a lifelong learner, cultural explorer, or truth-seeking traveler, this experience offers more than facts—it offers perspective, connection, and legacy.

What You’ll Experience:

📍 Walk and Ride Through Living History:

Explore the sacred grounds of Sol Legare on foot and by vehicle as you learn about the people and events that shaped Charleston from the inside out.

🗣 Real Stories from Real Gullah Geechee People:

No scripts. No fluff. Just firsthand accounts, family history, and truth-telling from the people who’ve lived it.

🔎 Cultural Artifacts & Personal Treasures:

See preserved items that carry deep meaning—from pews and tools to handwritten records and oral histories.

🏡 Historic Landmarks That Still Stand Strong:

Visit spaces where freedom was fought for, community was built, and culture was preserved against all odds.

Why This Event Is Different:

• Facilitated by Gullah Geechee descendants, not generic guides from afar.

• Small group setting allows for questions, meaningful conversations, and reflection.

• Experience-focused format makes this ideal for educators, creatives, families, and lifelong learners.

• Deeply personal, powerful, and perspective-shifting.

Experience Details:

• ⏳ Duration: Up to 3 Hours

• 🕘 Boarding Times: 9:00 AM

• 📍 Meeting Point: Citadel Mall near Belk entrance ( 2070 Sam Rittenburg Blvd.)

• 🚘Free Parking

• 🚶🏽‍♂️ Format: Walking & Driving

🎁 Special Offer: First 4 guests to register receive a free cultural keepsake

This is your chance to connect with the soul of Charleston through the people who live and breathe its true history.

This isn’t a tour—it’s a spiritual and cultural awakening.

Reserve your spot.

Come feel what history sounds like when it’s told by those who shaped it.

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