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America the Bountiful
Oysters in South Carolina
Season 1
Episode 103
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.
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