The Gullah Wars: Echoes of Freedom in the Lowcountry
Words: 514 965The Gullah Wars, often overlooked in the annals of American history, represent a significant chapter in the struggle for freedom and self-determination by enslaved African Americans in the southeastern United States. Spanning from the late 17th century through the mid-19th century, these conflicts were not isolated incidents but a series of skirmishes, rebellions, and acts of resistance centered in the Gullah/Geechee regions of the South Carolina and Georgia Lowcountry. This essay aims to shed light on the Gullah Wars, exploring […]