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Penn Center

Penn Center
Saint Helena Island, SC
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Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
Hotel GBP* Distance Rating
Fripp Island Resort £99 5.9 mi 9.5 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Best Western Sea Island Inn £105 8.3 mi 13.4 km 4 of 5 stars
Super 8 Beaufort / Paris Island £55 8.6 mi 13.8 km 3 of 5 stars
Hampton Inn Beaufort £89 10.1 mi 16.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Comfort Suites Beaufort £72 10.8 mi 17.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Restaurants
restaurant Distance Rating
Gullah Grub 2.2 mi 3.5 km 4 of 5 stars
11th Street Dockside Restaurant 9.3 mi 14.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Dye's Gullah Fixin's 15.7 mi 25.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
Thing to Do Distance Rating
Hunting Island State Park 2.2 mi 3.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Edisto Beach State Park 15.5 mi 24.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Hilton Head National 19.8 mi 31.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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“Coastal culture out of Africa long ago” SignOnSanDiego.com
“Lovin’ South Carolina’s Low Country” TravelLady
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in Saint Helena Island
Traveller Description: A significant African-American institution in the United States, its mission is to preserve the Sea Islands' history, culture and environment.
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Attraction type: Historic village, History museum, Historic site, Landmark/point of interest, Museum

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“Informative and interesting”
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4 of 5 stars
TexasMomTW
Hot Springs, Arkansas
17 Apr 2008

The movie shown at the Penn Center was a great way to get an overview of the history, and all of the displays were well organized and presented. The staff members were very helpful and courteous. The other buildings on the site were very interesting, too. We were very glad that we took the drive down the scenic island road... more

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Saint Helena Island, SC