International Travel

Find must-see attractions and long-distance travel resources, including visa information, regional overviews and tour operator credentials.

Get Your Free 2019 Vacation Guide

Download your free guide or request a copy by mail below, and start planning your one-of-a-kind South Carolina adventure today.

Vacation Guide Cover
View Our Other Guides
Penn Center Heritage Days Celebration
November
07 to 09
Event

Penn Center Heritage Days Celebration

Lowcountry & Resort Islands

Lowcountry & Resort Islands
Heritage Days Celebration is a three-day cultural event celebrating the Gullah/Geechee/Sea Island history, folk arts, food, music, crafts and West African cultural legacy. Located at the Penn School, one of the first schools for enslaved Africans on St. Helena Island, visitors can experience the unique setting of the 50-acre historic campus of Penn Center. Special events for the weekend include demonstrations of West African/ Gullah cultural connections, including bateau making, quilting, basket making and net making; live demonstrations of rice production in an authentic rice shack; Gullah storytellers; singers; African drummers; dancers; gospel singers; a craft fair; a parade; a fish fry and gospel extravaganza and lots of "fun fuh de chillun" (fun for the children). Parking available on campus.
Visit the Website Coastal & Islands
St Helena Island
Coastal & Islands
16 Penn Center CIR W,
St Helena Island, SC 29920 (843) 838-8552
Info & Amenities
Dates
  • November 7, 2019 - November 9, 2019
    • Location
    I-95 Exit 33. Highway 17-N to Highway 21-S through the city of Beaufort. Proceed 6 miles through Lady's Island to St. Helena Island. Turn right onto M.L. King Drive and go 1/2 mile to the Historic Penn Center District.
    Price
    FREE, parking fees will apply on Friday & Saturday; $5 car/truck/suv/van, $25 per tour bus. There are costs for some Heritage events and food.
    Checks Accepted
    Yes
    Year Event Started
    1981
    Event Hours
    9am-10pm
    Food Vendors
    Yes
    Visa/Master Card
    Yes
    Motorcoach Parking
    Yes
    Discover Card
    Yes

    You might also like these

    Accommodation Hilton Head Island Ramada
    Coast

    Hilton Head Island

    Coast

    The HHI Ramada offers huge luxurious rooms and suites with all modern amenities incl. refrigerator and microwave in every room and a complimentary hot continental breakfast that consists of biscuits, gravy, sausage, bacon, eggs, grits, waffles, oatmeal,... Read More

    Accommodation Hampton Inn & Suites - Bluffton/Sun City
    Coast

    Bluffton

    Coast

    100 rooms and suites. All rooms with refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee-makers. Deluxe continental breakfast, including hot items! Outdoor Pool and Exercise Facility. Meeting Facilities. All rooms now have Hampton's Signature "Cloud Nine" bedding!... Read More

    H2O Sports H2O Sports
    Coast

    Hilton Head Island

    Coast

    USCG licensed captains offer sailing, parasailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, waverunners, powerboat rentals, water-skiing and Enviro-tours. H2O Nature Center offers alligator and wildlife tours, bike rentals and retail items. Read More

    Event Locally Grown Wine Dinner
    Coast

    Beaufort

    Coast

    Plums Restaurant, an eclectic lunch and dinner bistro overlooking the Beaufort River and downtown Waterfront Park, will host a Locally Grown Wine Dinner Tuesday, June 16, at 7:30 p.m. Featuring a four-course menu prepared by Plums’ Executive Chef Will... Read More

    May River Shrimp Festival May River Shrimp Festival
    Coast

    Bluffton

    Coast

    Feast on local shrimp and other seafood during the annual May River Shrimp Festival. The event will feature local shrimp, food from many area food trucks & restaurants, live music, a craft beer garden, an arts & craft village, shrimp boat tours, and more. Read More

    McConkey's Jungle Shack McConkey's Jungle Shack
    Coast

    Edisto Island

    Coast

    McConkey's Jungle Shack is committed to satisfying their customers with great food and excellent service. They offer a wide variety of delicious dishes for lunch and dinner. Read More

    The Official Website of the South Carolina Office of Tourism | © 2019 South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. All Rights Reserved.