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    Beaufort Swingbridge/drawbridge - From the north, the Richard V. Woods Memorial Bridge, Beaufort

    Beaufort Swingbridge/drawbridge

    5.0(3 reviews)
    0.7 km

    Officially the Richard V. Woods Memorial Bridge and formerly known as the Lady's Island Bridge,…read morethis drawbridge carries US-21 (Business) over the Intracoastal Waterway joining downtown Beaufort with Lady's Island. It was opened in 1959 and is the second swing-bridge in this spot. Yes, it's not the more common "bascule" or "leaf" bridge that raises. The Beaufort bridge is a swing bridge which pivots to allow tall marine traffic to pass. Swing bridges are cool. It's a pretty bridge in a classical sense and it's great that it can be seen from the Sea Island Parkway as you approach from the south and you can also stop along Bay Street (best next to the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park) to view the bridge. I did not get an opportunity to see it open during my time in Beaufort. The bridge has one lane in each direction and a single protected pedestrian walkway on one side of the roadway. There is no toll to cross the bridge. It is one of two bridges that cross here in Beaufort. The other is the McTeer Bridge about four miles south and it's just a regular boring high bridge that doesn't open. The bridge was used in the movie Forrest Gump. You'll see it at the end of this scene: https://youtu.be/1XRmhoGwgVg [Review 19478 overall - 1050 in South Carolina - 448 of 2023.]

    You know why I low key love writing reviews for bridges? Because they pretty much write themselves…read more If the bridge wasn't up to par, then I wouldn't be writing the review. If there's one thing I can say about this bridge is that it's STURDY. I'm no architect, but I can definitely appreciate the STURDINESS of any bridge that I cross. The STURDIER the better, is what I always say, and this bridge really holds its own. As to not come off as sarcastic I actually did some homework on the bridge and found out that is one of the most popular landmarks in Beaufort S.C. It opened on December 17th in 1959, which stands a a huge testament to its STURDINESS, and dependability. The woods Memorial Bridge, which is more commonly referred to by locals as "Woods Bridge" is named in memory of Richard V. Woods 1935-1969. He was a Highway Patrol officer who was unfortunately killed in the line of duty. The bridge was also a stnd in for a bridge that crossed the mighty Mississippi in the classic movie Forrest Gump! So not only is the bridge STURDY as all get out! It's also a movie icon, and a sex symbol when compared to most bridges.

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    Beaufort Swingbridge/drawbridge - From the south, the Richard V. Woods Memorial Bridge, Beaufort

    From the south, the Richard V. Woods Memorial Bridge, Beaufort

    Beaufort Swingbridge/drawbridge - From the south, the Richard V. Woods Memorial Bridge, Beaufort

    From the south, the Richard V. Woods Memorial Bridge, Beaufort

    Beaufort Swingbridge/drawbridge - Forrest Gump on Woods Bridge. LEGENDARY!

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    Forrest Gump on Woods Bridge. LEGENDARY!

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

    Penn Center

    4.6(8 reviews)
    10.4 km

    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 - Old Canning (and dairy) bldga

    Old Canning (and dairy) bldga

    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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