Sheldon, South Carolina -
Kingdom of Oyotunji African Village

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An African village was created on American soil. Then it seceded from the United States.

Address:
56 Bryant Ln., Sheldon, SC
Directions:
Just south of Yemassee. I-95 exit for US 17. Drive east for 1.5 miles, then bear right on Trask Parkway (US 17/21). Drive around three miles, and look for Bryant Lane/Safari Rd. on the left.
Admission:
$10
Phone:
843-846-8900

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Warning: when you drive in, you are driving through people's yards and onto a long, wooded, one-way, somewhat secluded road before reaching the village. Totally worth it, though. [Bubbly and Boozy, 09/08/2011]
Kingdom of Oyotunji African Village

It's not free! A little shady, we didn't go through because it was $10 a person. We did see it from the car and it looked cool. [Jennifer, 08/01/2011]
Oyotunji African Village

The palace and much of Oyotunji African Village is now full of grand stucco sculptures, monuments, and even homes. It is not the crumbling concrete I expected to see. The sign at the entrance is no longer on wood but is done with stucco.

I understand that the young men born and raised in this village have a company called Brothers of a Royal Tribe Stucco, and are known as the "Stucco Kings" throughout South Florida, the Keys, and the surrounding islands such as Hilton Head, where they do the majority of their work. The schoolhouse was fabulous and yet had an ancient traditional look to it. I had a wonderful time, the people were so welcoming and friendly. I have told all of my family and friends about the experience. [Heather E. Ferdinand, 11/09/2006]

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