- Collection:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia
- Title:
- Sea Islands
- Contributor to Resource:
- Photograph by WIDTTF
- Date of Original:
- 2013
- Subject:
- Barrier islands--Georgia
Marshes--Georgia--Sea Island
Boats and boating--Georgia--Sea Island
Johnboats--Georgia--Sea Island
Docks--Georgia--Sea Island
Sun--Rising and setting - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Glynn County, Sea Island, 31.18356, -81.34982
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- image/jpeg
- Description:
- The Georgia Sea Islands are the site of the unique Geechee and Gullah culture, which retains ethnic traditions from West Africa brought to America during the years of the Atlantic slave trade. Although elements of the culture persist, its survival is threatened by development on the islands.
- Metadata URL:
- https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/arts-culture/geechee-and-gullah-culture/sea-island-georgia-beach_001/
- Holding Institution:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia (Project)
- Rights:
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