Gullah Images: The Art of Johnathan Green
Beaufort, S.C., native Jonathan Green's colorful, vibrant canvases paint the world of his childhood among the Gullah people of South Carolina's barrier islands.
Gullah Cuisine: By Land and By Sea
Marion Sullivan: Culinary Institute of Charleston -- A World the Gullah Built: William Baldwin-A writer's view from the roots up ; Charlotte Jenkins-A Gullah chef's beginnings ; Frank Jenkins-Coming up Gullah -- Dark to Dark: the Gullah life -- The Recipes: Basics, appetizers, soups & stews, meats, game, seafood, vegetables & sides, rice dishes, quick breads, desserts, beverages -- Closing: Frank in closing ; Charlotte in closing -- Index of recipes.
Sweetgrass Baskets and the Gullah Tradition
The ancient African art of Sweetgrass basket making has been practiced for more than 300 years in the Christ Church Parish of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Seen on the roadways of Charleston County and in museums and galleries worldwide, these unique handmade baskets are crafted from Sweetgrass, bullrush, pine needles, and palm leaves. Traditionally, artisans use a piece of the rib bone of a cow and a pair of scissors as their only tools for construction.
Gullah & Geechee History
Celebrating Gullah and Geechee history, our rare books display features a number of works relating to the Gullah and Geechee peoples, their communities, practices, beliefs, and art.
February Book Display
In honor of Black History month and South Carolina's Gullah and Geechee communities and people, the book display focuses on the Gullah communities and their relationships with rice, cooking, language, poetry, arts, and crafts, including sweet-grass basket making.
Combahee Ferry Historic District
The SC Department of Transportation loaned their "Combahee Ferry Historic District Display" to the South Carolina State Library and it can be viewed on the first floor.
Talking Book Services on SCDVA's News Minute
The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs featured SC Talking Book Services in a recent episode of their popular News Minute series.
New November 2023 Electronic State Documents
Do you know a child who prefers to play in the dirt with a bucket and shovel looking for buried treasure, rather than spending hours on a tablet? If so, this coloring book is a real find!
