Historic Places

The roofless walls of a tabby building beneath a large oak tree

Discover the historic sites, communities, and landscapes that tell the Gullah Geechee story.

Needwood Baptist Church and School

The museum’s home in Glynn County, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. Read the history of Needwood.

Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation

A Georgia state historic site on the Altamaha River in Glynn County. The Needwood congregation was organized in 1866 on nearby Broadfield Plantation.

A shaded path under live oaks hung with Spanish moss at Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation
Oak-lined path at Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site, Glynn County, Georgia

Hog Hammock, Sapelo Island

One of the last remaining intact Gullah Geechee communities on Georgia’s barrier islands. Read more about Hog Hammock.

Brunswick Landmarks

Read about the historic Roxy Theater, Risley High School, and Selden Park in Brunswick’s Gullah Geechee Legacy.

These places are independent of the museum unless stated. Please check with each site before visiting, and respect private homes and active communities.

Relevant community
Glynn County and Coastal Georgia
Source attribution
National Park Service; Georgia Historical Society; Georgia State Parks. Photographs provided by the museum and via Wikimedia Commons. See image credits.

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