One of the first schools for freed slaves and a Gullah-Geechee cultural heart where Dr. King retreated to plan.
Penn Center
On St. Helena Island, the Penn Center preserves a vital piece of Lowcountry history. This significant site was one of the nation's first schools for freed slaves and remains a vibrant Gullah-Geechee cultural heart. Visitors can explore the grounds where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. retreated to plan civil rights strategies.