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Arts & CultureThursday, November 12

42nd Annual Penn Center Heritage Days Celebration

Thursday, November 12 · 9 a.m. · Penn Center

9 a.m.
When
  • Thursday, November 12 · 9 a.m.
Where
Penn Center16 Penn Center Cir E · St Helena Island, SC · 29920

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About this event

Penn Center’s annual Heritage Days Celebration will return in November for three days of cultural programming, performances, food and family activities celebrating the history and traditions of the Gullah/Geechee people and the legacy of Penn School. Held on St. Helena Island, the celebration highlights the region’s West and Central African cultural connections through folk arts, music, storytelling, crafts, food and educational programs.

Heritage Days participants will experience the West African connections to Gullah/Geechee traditions through:

Presentations by Gullah/Geechee artisans and re-enactors

Center Stage performances

An educational symposium

Fish fry

Artists and Authors Row

Vendors Market

Parade

Youth & Family Day

Thursday, Nov. 12: Heritage Symposium, opening ceremony, Lowcountry Supper, youth theatrical performance and Praise House Service.

Friday, Nov. 13: Live performances, Daughters of the Dust screening, Ron Daise’s presentation, fish fry and music.

Saturday, Nov. 14: Heritage Days Parade, museum exhibit, cultural performances, vendors and family activities.

To register for daily events, visit https://www.penncenter.com/heritage-days

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