Black Seminoles

Black Seminoles—Gullahs Who Escaped From Slavery   The Black Seminoles are a small offshoot of the Gullah who escaped from the rice plantations in South Carolina and Georgia. They built their own settlements on the Florida frontier, fought a series of wars to preserve their freedom, and were scattered across North America. They have played a significant role in … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: The History of the Gullah People