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Penn Center Heritage Days Celebration

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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.

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Coastal & Islands

St Helena Island

Coastal & Islands

16 Penn Center CIR W,
St Helena Island, SC 29920 (843) 838-8552

Info & Amenities

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