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    4.8 (5 reviews)

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    Stephen Elliott Park -Cannon Park - Stephen Elliott Park -Cannon Park, Beaufort

    Stephen Elliott Park -Cannon Park

    4.5(2 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    A brief visit here, hoping to catch the bridge opening but it was not to be. Instead, a seat on the…read morebench to watch the waterway for a bit. There is another park on the other side, but it has a playground and kids. I did not feel up to that today. The park also has a historical marker and you know how I love historical markers, even ones from the Confederacy. This one reads, "Known for acts of bravery and outstanding leadership in the defense of Beaufort. This Memorial is erected by the Stephen Elliot Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy opposite the home in which this chapter was organized." The marker was erected in 1968 by Stephen Elliott United Daughters of the Confederacy. The home is nearby. [Review 19479 overall - 1051 in South Carolina - 449 of 2023.]

    I really liked being able to visit the Stephen Elliott Park / Cannon Park in Beaufort. It is very…read morepeaceful and has great views of the water and the bridge. There is a nice fountain and cannons in the park and places to sit down and enjoy a nice quiet moment. You can feel all of the history and all of the years and centuries around you everywhere. I enjoyed being able to come here and enjoy the best of what Beaufort has to offer in a calm and relaxed manner. I recommend this park for a quick visit.

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    Stephen Elliott Park -Cannon Park - Stephen Elliott Park -Cannon Park, Beaufort

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    Penn Center - Penn Center on St. Helena Island, SC

    Penn Center

    4.6(8 reviews)
    6.8 mi

    This loosely laid out complex of buildings paints a historical picture of an island that served as…read morea cultural center for what's now called Gullah-Geechee. The immediate sights next to the parking area are a visitor center where you buy tickets and a small history museum where you hand the tickets in. The history museum included an extensive tour by a local docent, from whom I got very specific details about local history and a friendly conversation of the sort the region is known for. It's a hard experience to explain to those who are living a more conventional American life, but part of the conversation here is about preserving history, with signs in the neighborhood hinting at a legal battle to prevent the surrounding island from being bought up and developed the way that some (but not all) of the surrounding islands have been. A restored schoolhouse on the site is National Parks property, unlike most of it which seems locally owned. Tours and events are offered, but at fairly limited times. It is an interesting place to browse and does have exhibits. There are also some handy water fountains and bathrooms in this area. Otherwise, the site includes a walking tour of several buildings of historic significance, most of which were used to house groups of visitors or for some administrative purpose, but the aesthetics were interesting to look at. This isn't the most dramatic or well-developed experience, and while it seemed more visitor areas might be coming, what's there is a compelling picture of island life and a unique culture.

    The first school for freed slaves is in a beautiful location and setting! Im so glad I spent some…read moretime to learn my history. Its now a community resource for the coastal Carolina residents. Lots of parking, self guided tour, there is a small fee, clean and well kept. Lots of teachers and alumni were involved with the school. Some areas are still in maintenance and you are only allowed in a few bldgs. Part of the Ctr is across the street, also ask when the kitchen is open, I didn't get to stop but I was told the food is awesome. Original bldg was lost in a hurricane, but the new one has a lot of history and artifacts with explanations. MLK made a stop here during his career. There is a video that visitors can watch for some history. The Penn Ctr was not only for educational training but for the enslaved but for practical skills for everyday living. Domestic training, housekeeping, and canning and just general upkeep. The whole area is worth a stop, I visited a yr ago, will plan to revisit soon.

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    Penn Center - MLK, Jr. worked on the I Have A Dream speech here.

    MLK, Jr. worked on the I Have A Dream speech here.

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    Blue Channel Corporation Historical Marker - Blue Channel Corporation Historical Marker, Port Royal

    Blue Channel Corporation Historical Marker

    4.0(2 reviews)
    4.8 mi

    Not far from where I'm having drinks tonight, this marker is in a busy parking lot that seemed to…read morehave quite a lot of cars in it this evening. It's in front of the Shellring Ale Works and the FIshcamp on 11th Street, so if you're looking to do something and read a historical marker, this is your spot. The marker has text on both sides. On the front, "In 1939, the Blue Channel Corporation opened a crab canning factory on this site. Founded by inventor Sterling Harris, the company worked with food scientist Dr. Carl Feller to patent a process that eliminated the blue coloration of canned Atlantic blue crab meat without altering its flavor. The company kept principal offices in Beaufort and briefly operated on Lady's Island before moving here to Port Royal and expanding." And on the reverse, "For years, Blue Channel was the nation's top producer of Atlantic blue crab and one of the largest crab packing firms in the country. The crabs processed here were caught and picked primarily by African American men and women of the local Gullah community who had long crabbed and fished along the Sea Islands. Blue Channel moved its canning operations to the Beaufort Industrial Park in 1978 and closed in 1990." It is marker number 7-66 and was erected in 2020 by the Beaufort County Historical Society, Historic Port Royal Foundation, and Town of Port Royal. [Review 19482 overall - 1054 in South Carolina - 452 of 2023.]

    This is a great place to reflect, remember, protect and preserve the local heritage, culture and…read morehistory of Port Royal and the Lowcountry

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