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The tradition is rooted in Gullah culture.
Blue porch ceilings first appeared at antebellum plantations of the early nineteenth century due to the tradition of the Gullah (a.k.a Geechee) people, enslaved African Americans in the coastal areas of Georgia and South Carolina. Gullah folklore held that ghostsknown as "haints" (and pronounced "haunts") in the Creole dialectcould not cross water, and because blue resembles water, ceilings were painted this color to repel evil spirits. For good measure, the Gullah also often painted doors, window frames, and shutters the same shade. To this day, a range of pale blue-green hues is collectively known as "haint blue."
Color:TXAG 05 said:
What paint brand/color did you use?
Gary79Ag said:
Also works to prevent wasps and mud daubers from building their nests up there!