Discover Beaufort, SC: Gullah Geechee Culture & Southern Soul

Did you know one of America’s most influential Black cultures is still thriving on the South Carolina coast?

In this episode of Traveling with Denella Ri’chard, I explore Beaufort, South Carolina, a Lowcountry destination where Gullah Geechee culture, history, food, and storytelling are deeply woven into everyday life.

In this episode:
00:00 Why Beaufort’s story is rarely told
03:15 Gullah Geechee culture explained
06:40 Penn Center & Civil Rights legacy
10:30 Black-owned businesses & cuisine
15:20 Art, storytelling & preservation

From moss-draped live oaks and horse-drawn carriage rides to the sacred grounds of Penn Center, praise houses, and landmarks connected to Harriet Tubman, Robert Smalls, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this journey reveals stories that helped shape America, yet are often overlooked.

Along the way, I meet local artists, historians, chefs, and entrepreneurs preserving traditions through food, art, and community. We explore Black-owned businesses, taste authentic Lowcountry cuisine, visit cultural museums, and uncover why Beaufort remains one of the South’s most meaningful hidden gems.

This isn’t just a travel guide, it’s an invitation to see the South differently.

Chapters:
00:00 A side of the South most travelers miss
01:21 Welcome to Beaufort, South Carolina
03:02 Gullah Geechee culture & heritage
06:15 Penn Center & emancipation history
09:40 Praise houses & spiritual legacy
12:30 Black-owned businesses & food
16:45 Art, storytelling & preservation
20:30 Why Beaufort still matters today


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