Heritage Days at Penn Center Day 1 | Youth Day – Thursday, November 12

The 42nd Annual Heritage Days at Penn Center is a three-day, in-person cultural celebration for anyone interested in the history and traditions of the region.

About the event
The celebration honors Penn School/Penn Center and explores Gullah Geechee history, folk arts, food, music, and crafts, along with the region’s West and Central African cultural legacy.

Thursday, Nov. 12: (9 AM to 8 PM)
9 AM to 3 PM | Frissell Community House

Heritage Symposium honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Researchers, scholars, and teachers share stories of the diverse communities and individuals who shaped the Revolutionary War and American history. Free and open to the public; RSVP encouraged at https://bit.ly/4yW2Nic
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10 AM | Center Stage
Opening ceremony and performances featuring performances from students from Beaufort County School District
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All day | Penn Center grounds
Artists and Authors Row, Vendors Market, the Gullah Roots Village, face-painting, crochet and crafting, bateau building, scavenger hunt, educational activities for children and families
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6 PM
| Frissell Community House Youth Play
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7 PM
| Brick Baptist Church Old-Fashioned Praise House Service
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Ticketed Event: Thursday, November 12
5 PM The Lowcountry Supper at the Emory S. Campbell Dining Hall $25 at the door or get your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003429294952?

— Friday, November 13
Friday is all about learning, fellowship, and good food.
-Heritage Days Opening Ceremony
-Old Fashioned Fish Fry
-Traditional Prayer Service
-Food and Craft Vendors
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Saturday, November 14
Saturday is the big day, and the one many families plan their whole weekend around.
-Heritage Days Parade
-Center Stage Performances
-Artist and Authors Row
-Food and Craft Vendors

Questions? Contact us: HeritageFestival@penncenter.com