Hilton Head and the Low Country Sights

York W. Bailey Museum

York W. Bailey Museum Review

The York W. Bailey Museum has displays on the Penn Center, and on the heritage of Sea Island African-Americans; it also has pleasant grounds shaded by live oaks. The Penn Center (1862) was one of the first schools for the newly emancipated slaves. These islands are where Gullah, a musical language that combines English and African languages, developed. This is a major stop for anyone interested in the Gullah history and culture of the Lowcountry.

    Contact Information

  • Address: 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Helena Island, SC, 29901 | Map It
  • Phone: 843/838-2432
  • Cost: $5
  • Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11-4
  • Website: www.penncenter.com
  • Location: Beaufort

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