Bluffton Gullah Cultural Heritage Center
A small Gullah history and art museum at Ma Daisy’s Porch on May River Road, with guided tours on request, Monday to Saturday.
- 1255 May River Rd, Building 12, Bluffton, SC 29910
Hours
Monday to Friday9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday9 a.m. to 2 p.m.SundayClosed
- Last entry
- 4 p.m.
- Tours
- Guided, on request
- Founded
- 2021, nonprofit
- On the grounds
- Ma Daisy’s Porch
The Bluffton Gullah Cultural Heritage Center is a nonprofit museum of Gullah Geechee history, art and culture at 1255 May River Road, at the edge of Old Town Bluffton. It opened in 2021 and sits on the grounds of Ma Daisy’s Porch, the Gullah food and culture destination built around a family homeplace, so a visit pairs easily with a meal.
What You’ll See
The center keeps permanent exhibits on the Gullah people of the Lowcountry, the descendants of enslaved West Africans whose language, food, faith and crafts took root on the Sea Islands, alongside traveling and featured shows that change through the year. Visitors call it small and full of history and artifacts, with art for sale on the porch. Guided tours are available on request and can be shaped to a group; staff and volunteers help visitors with mobility, vision or hearing needs.
Hours and Visiting
The center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with last entry at 4 p.m.; it is closed Sunday and on several holidays, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth and August 23. Passes can be reserved ahead on its website, and accessible parking is by the entrance.
More Gullah Heritage
Eat at Ma Daisy’s Porch on the same grounds. On Hilton Head, see Gullah Geechee culture for the island’s museum, tours and festival, and Old Town Bluffton for the rest of the historic district.
Gullah heritage nearby
Ma Daisy's Porch in Bluffton, SC: Gullah cuisine at Chef B's, Backus Bakery, a heritage center and a market on two acres. Menu, brunch and reservations.
Gullah Geechee culture on Hilton Head: who the Gullah people are, their language and food, the Gullah Museum, Mitchelville, and Gullah heritage tours.
Old Town Bluffton, SC: Calhoun Street, the Heyward House, galleries, the Church of the Cross, the May River dock and restaurants, all within a short walk.
Things to do in Bluffton, SC: May River dolphin and kayak trips, Old Town's history and galleries, parks, bowling and mini golf, golf and festivals.
What reviewers say
Visitors call the center small and mighty, rich with Gullah history and artifacts, and leave wanting to learn more. Art is for sale on the porch, and a visit pairs well with a meal on the same grounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Bluffton Gullah Cultural Heritage Center?
At 1255 May River Road, Building 12, Bluffton, SC 29910, on the grounds of Ma Daisy’s Porch.
What are the Bluffton Gullah Cultural Heritage Center’s hours?
Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Last entry is 4 p.m.; closed Sunday.
Does the Bluffton Gullah Cultural Heritage Center offer tours?
Yes. Guided tours are available on request and can be tailored to your group.
Can I reserve a visit?
Yes. Passes can be reserved ahead on the center’s website.
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