NPS/C. Barr The Penn CenterPenn Center is a cultural and educational center located on St. Helena Island. It evolved from the Penn School, one of the first southern schools organized by northern missionaries for formerly enslaved people. During the modern civil rights movement Penn School became a site where the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) conducted its Citizenship Education Program. During the 1960s, Penn Center hosted Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the SCLC staff as they planned the March on Washington and the Poor People’s Campaign. The Penn School was first established in 1862 and lies within the boundaries of the national historic landmark district. Visit the Penn Center website for information about visiting the Penn Center Museum and Welcome Center. Darrah HallDarrah Hall is the oldest building on the campus of the Penn Center, and is the park's base of operations for the Penn Center National Historic Landmark District. Physical Address 24 Penn Center Circle WestSt Helena Island, SC 29920 Mailing Address 706 Craven StreetBeaufort, SC 29902 Darrah Hall is located in the Southwest Corner of the Penn Center campus. Drive out Highway 21/Sea Island Parkway as if you are going to Hunting Island State Park. Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The main entrance to Penn Center will be on the right, follow the signs to Darrah Hall.
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