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Oysters in South Carolina

Season 1 Episode 103 | 26m 46s

Explore the storied history of the oyster in modern-day South Carolina. The first Americans enjoyed it and it remains a critical ingredient in Gullah Geechee foodways. Capri harvests oysters with members of the Gullah community, enjoys a traditional Gullah oyster dish and shucks oysters alongside women who have been perfecting the art of hand shucking for generations.

Aired: 03/31/24 | Expires: 06/13/24
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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