Black History Bootcamp. S6. Day 12.
Day 12
The Address: 16 Penn Circle, St Helena Island, SC 29920
The Story: At this moment, it stands.
The very first school established in America for freed African children...
It was founded before the dust of the Civil War settled.
... beneath the sway of Spanish moss on great oak trees,
... on a 47-acre campus on the island of Saint Helena, off the coast of South Carolina.
This is the land of the great Gullah people. Africans who, through centuries of oppression, have held strong to their culture, language, and beautiful customs.
Today, walk with us through the dirt roads of time on a voyage to the Penn School, a bold institution founded by Quakers and led by a Free Black Woman.
This story will leave your heart filled with hope and your mind ignited with a new blueprint for liberation.
Meet us in the Streets: Grab your earbuds, put on your sneakers, and join co-founders Morgan and Vanessa for Black History Bootcamp, a walking podcast powered by GirlTrek. We can’t wait to talk…
Catch up on Spotify podcasts.
Episodes are available after 48 hours.
The Neighborhood Call to Action
Keep Walking!
Support Black Neighborhoods:
Donate: Support the work of the Penn Center by donating, visiting, or booking their conference center at https://www.penncenter.com/.
Cultivate: Let’s keep the rich agricultural history of St. Helena alive by following the “GirlTrek Gardeners” Facebook page led by resident Gullah farmer and GT southeast regional coach Christina@girltrek.org. She can also help you start a walking crew if you live in the area.
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