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Mary Long's Yesteryear: Robert Smalls: Gullah Statesman This saga of courageous Robert Smalls details his childhood, which was spent at the home of his master, Henry McKee of Beaufort. Smalls is taken to Charleston, where he eventually became pilot of the Confederate gunboat, Planter. In 1862, under cover of darkness, Smalls, accompanied by his family and other slaves, sailed the Planter out of Charleston Harbor and past Confederate sentries in a desperate bid for freedom. In part two, the saga continues with a look at the life of Robert Small after the Civil War, and follows his career through Reconstruction. One of the first Blacks elected to public office after the war, Smalls had a distinguished career as a South Carolina State Senator and Representative to the United States Congress. DVD $24.95

Family Across the Sea This award-winning program explores the remarkable connections between the Gullah of the South Carolina/Georgia Sea Islands and the people of West Africa, particularly those of Sierra Leone. Taped in South Carolina and Africa, the program traces the truly unparalleled historical connection and continued relationship dating from the time of slavery, and examines the development of the two cultures over the course of time. Silver Apple Award, National Educational Film and Video Festival Gold Award, 24th Annual Houston International Film and Video Festival First-Place Documentary, SC Associated Press Broadcasters Award DVD $24.95

Gullah Traditions: Fa De Chillun Using indigenous dialects, song and theater, the Hallelujah Singers present traditional music recollections of cultural history to celebrate the Gullah's tradition of the Sea Islands of South Carolina. Featuring live performances and interviews, this program illustrates the courage, strength and creations of the unique Gullah/African-American culture. This product is available in the following formats: VHS $19.95 DVD $24.95

	Palmetto Places: St. Helena Island St. Helena Island is one of those magical barrier islands where Gullah is still spoken. See the remains of the Chapel of Ease and walk the campus of historic Penn Center, the first school for freed slaves. Sway with the Hallelujah Singers, discover lowcountry art, attend a short course in Gullah cooking, and meet one of the net-makers. DVD $19.95

God's Gonna Trouble the Water Narrator Ruby Dee relates the little-known history of the ancestors of African-American slaves who settled in the Sea Islands off the coast of South Carolina and Georgia. Scholars and locals recount the history of the Gullah people, and discuss the influences of praise houses, West African songs and dances, and the Gullah language on African-American customs and lifestyle. DVD $24.95

	Porgy: A Gullah Version In 1990, Charlestonian Virginia Mixson Geraty authored Porgy: A Gullah Version, an authentic Gullah translation of Dubose and Dorothy Heyward's original play Porgy. In 1995, the play was performed at the Garden Theater in Charleston, South Carolina. Geraty's play, which featured local talent, was taped for television. DVD $29.95

MARY LONG'S YESTERYEAR SEASON 4 Taped on historic sites across South Carolina, producer and host Mary Long delights you as she weaves the stories of a rich heritage from pirates to plantations. This series explores little-known stories that you won’t find in the history books. Many of the sites visited in the programs are open to the visiting public. Mary Long succeeds in showing a seldom-seen side of history. DVD $175.00

Hilton Head Island: A Television History Learn the history of beautiful Hilton Head Island, in South Carolina. Episode 1: The Indians and the Europeans covers the island's formation, early Colvis visitors, Indian Pottery and crafts, the rise and fall of Santa Elena, and the French and English exploration of the area. Episode 2: The Planters and the Civil War begins with the settlement of Hilton Head Island. This program sets the stage for the war and deals in detail with the Battle of Port Royal and the subsequent Union occupation of the island. Episode 3: The Gullahs in Slavery and Freedom follows the trade of slaves from Africa to coastal South Carolina. It looks at the effects of the Battle of Port Royal on slaves and examines the formation and development of Gullah culture in the Sea Islands. Episode 4: The Modern Era covers the late-19th and 20th centuries. Included is the tragic hurricane of 1883, the steam cannon and Camp MacDougal, the hunting era, and the development and construction of the first bridge to the mainland. DVD $29.95

A Sea Island Adventure: Beaufort County, South Carolina For generations, visitors have been drawn to the natural beauty, history and culture of Beaufort County, South Carolina. Whether it's the allure of antebellum mansions, the signature moss that descends from ancient oaks, the wide expanse of marshlands teeming with wildlife; or rich Gullah traditions; this program captures the essence of the region's uniquely preserved past. DVD $14.95

Carolina Stories: Saving Sandy Island Saving Sandy Island is a documentary about the struggle to save an exceptional South Carolina island and its Gullah community from development. Home to endangered species and rare long leaf pine forests, Sandy Island is the largest undeveloped freshwater island on the east coast. The program tells the story of the unique coalition of conservationists, state agencies, businessmen and community residents that came together to save this extraordinary place and preserve a historic culture. DVD $24.95