Tales From the Land of Gullah April 10, 2010

Step into the world of the Gullah people - West African slaves brought to plantations on isolated islands off the coast of Georgia and South Carolina in the 17th century - and discover the how they held onto their songs, stories and customs. Find out about the common nursery rhymes and children's songs( like 'Michael, Row Your Boat Ashore') the Gullah gave to American culture, learn to tell Gullah time, go fish netting with a Gullah fisherman, cook a Gullah meal, and much more.