She, unfortunately, is not that well known in today's Charleston, at least among the Charleston Tour Guides (who are licensed by the city). There are several Gullah Tours and they may talk about her and her fellow street vendors (I'm embarrassed to admit that I haven't taken a Gullah Tour yet).
They were a vibrant part of early Charleston, and were still around in the 1930s (I think that WWII ended that era.
I do, and have for 30 years. My husband and I are both Museum Educators and Living Historians specialising in 18th and 19th Century Black history in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Charleston and its environs have a very rich and fascinating Black cultural heritage (that's still alive today).
I have great faith in the ingenuity of individuals, and I think the world would be a better place if we could find ways to get out of their way.
Me too, Pat. I share your sentiments.
She, unfortunately, is not that well known in today's Charleston, at least among the Charleston Tour Guides (who are licensed by the city). There are several Gullah Tours and they may talk about her and her fellow street vendors (I'm embarrassed to admit that I haven't taken a Gullah Tour yet).
They were a vibrant part of early Charleston, and were still around in the 1930s (I think that WWII ended that era.
Interesting. Sounds like you currently live in the Charleston area.
I do, and have for 30 years. My husband and I are both Museum Educators and Living Historians specialising in 18th and 19th Century Black history in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Charleston and its environs have a very rich and fascinating Black cultural heritage (that's still alive today).
Come visit!