The Gullah/Geechee people of today are descendants of enslaved Africans from several tribal groups of west and central Africa forced to work on the plantations of coastal North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Many waterways parting the land made travel to the mainland difficult and rare. This separation forced people to blend tribal languages with English and maintain arts, crafts, religious beliefs, folklore, rituals, and food preferences connected to their African roots. The Library of Congress is home to a variety of resources related to the history, culture, and language of this unique group of African-Americans.  This guide provides links to materials for researching the Gullah/Geechee history and culture.  Users will find items such as newspaper articles, interviews, photographs, maps, and sound recordings that are available at the Library of Congress. In addition, this guide provides links to selected books from our online catalog for general and young readers. A link to external resources related to the Gullah/Geechee experience is also provided.