Penn School Historic District
The Penn Center, formerly the Penn School, is an African-American cultural and educational center in the Corners Community on Saint Helena Island. It lies 7 mi northwest of Fripp Island. 1862 is when its story starts.
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A museum, 7 mi northwest of Fripp Island
Fripp Island is the nearest base
Fripp Island is 7 miles southeast, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1862
Penn School Historic District dates from 1862. About ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov and Dec
February, March, April, May, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 62–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Penn School Historic District
The Penn Center, formerly the Penn School, is an African-American cultural and educational center in the Corners Community on Saint Helena Island. Founded in 1862 by Quaker and Unitarian missionaries from Pennsylvania, it was the first school founded in the Southern United States specifically for the education of African-Americans. It provided critical educational facilities to Gullah slaves freed after plantation owners fled the island, and continues to fulfill an educational mission.
The campus was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1974. Darrah Hall and the Brick Baptist Church on the campus were declared part of Reconstruction Era National Monument in January 2017. In 2019, it became the Reconstruction Era National Historic Park, along with Fort Sumter.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1862
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark · America's Most Endangered Historic Places · National Register of Historic Places (1974)
- Wikipedia readers
- 3.7K a year
Where to base yourself for Penn School Historic District
Close by, places to stay are in Hilton Head Island (120) and Beaufort (31).
Hilton Head Island
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
38,196 people · 25% vacation homes
17 mi southwest of Penn School Historic District
Fripp Island
752 people · 61% vacation homes
7 mi southeast of Penn School Historic District
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Penn School Historic District | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island 25% vacation homes | 17 mi southwest | 25 min | 120 110 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 4 RV parks | 38,196 | $687K | — |
| Beaufort | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 31 21 hotels · 2 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 15,775 | $345K | D |
| Fripp Island 61% vacation homes | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 campground | 752 | $671K | — |
| Port Royal | 8 mi west | 10 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 16,648 | $347K | B− |
| Edisto Beach 49% vacation homes | 17 mi northeast | 25 min | 13 10 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 1,071 | $719K | — |
| Harbor Island 32% vacation homes | 8 mi east | 10 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 303 | $366K | — |
| Ridgeland | 21 mi west | 30 min | 10 6 hotels · 2 motels · 2 lodges & cabins | 3,818 | $228K | C− |
| Hardeeville | 28 mi west | 40 min | 23 19 hotels · 2 motels · 2 RV parks | 16,459 | $489K | B− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More near Penn School Historic District
All of these are within 49 miles.
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46 mi LandmarkFort WagnerPhoto credits
USS Yorktown: David Ratledge, CC BY 4.0 · H. L. Hunley: Sepia wash drawing by R.G. Skerrett, 1902, after a painting then held by the Con, Public domain · USS Laffey: U.S. Navy, Public domain · Angel Oak: Galen Parks Smith, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mercer House: Kyle Kesselring from Canal Winchester, OH, CC BY 2.0 · Fort Pulaski National Monument: Edibobb, CC BY 3.0 · Hunting Island State Park: The original uploader was Cdamgen at English Wikipedia., Public domain · Fort Wagner: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain
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Good to know about Penn School Historic District
What town is Penn School Historic District near?
Fripp Island, SC, about 7 miles southeast.
When is the best time to visit Penn School Historic District?
February, March, April, May, October, November and December, with highs of 62–82°.
What is the closest airport to Penn School Historic District?
Hilton Head (HHH), about 13 miles away. The nearest big hub is Savannah Hilton Head (SAV), about 41 miles.
Where should I stay near Penn School Historic District?
Hilton Head Island (17 mi, 120 places to stay), Beaufort (10 mi, 31 places to stay) and Fripp Island (7 mi, 5 places to stay).
Fripp Island has the answers
People in Fripp Island have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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