Gullah Museum of Georgetown

The museum will be closed July 16 - July 22.

Hunnah!

That’s the word for “Welcome” in the Gullah language created by enslaved Africans brought to the southeastern United States during the Colonial period. So Hunnah to the Gullah Museum! We’re located in The Hub Shops, behind the Wells Fargo Bank, in historic downtown Georgetown, South Carolina. The Gullah Museum offers presentations on Gullah Geechee culture and history. We have displays on everything from the Gullah Language to rice culture to Gullah Geechee foodways to distinctive arts, crafts, music, and spiritual practices. Please note that there may be a small dog on the premises. (Her name is Harper Lee.)

Testimonials

This place is a gem! I went out of my way to stop at this quaint museum in Georgetown and I am so glad I did.

I’m a huge fan of oral storytelling and Mr. Rodrigues is a master of doing just that. The museum has a bunch of significant, cultural relics (Gullah quilts, stools, segregation signs, etc.), as well as gifts such as handmade Afro-inspired earrings, apparel and even baño despojo (if you need it).

If you’re looking to learn more about Gullah culture and language, this is a cool place to start. Donations are accepted and appreciated, as it’s a very local establishment.
— Destiny E.
A one- room Museum full of the rich Gullah history and features quilts (which often tell a story) made by the owner’s wife (now deceased as of 2015) including the famous quilt telling the story of Michelle Obama’s link to the Gullah culture through her great-great grandfather.

Mr Andrew Rodrigues is the owner and loves to tell his stories.
— Latonya P.
The Gullah Museum in Georgetown is a very interesting and educational experience that is well worth a visit to appreciate the history and stories that they are able to tell. It is a good place to come and learn and listen. The staff here is very welcoming and knowledgeable. I had a really good experience here and am happy I got a chance to see it.
— Evan G


 
 
 

Hours

Open Monday - Saturday | Closed Sundays

Monday & Tuesday

11 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET

Wednesday ,Thursday , Friday & Saturday

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. ET

Note: The Gullah Museum will be closed Emancipation Day (New Year’s Day), Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Columbus Day), Veterans Day, National Day of Mourning (Thanksgiving), Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.