The Penn Center has been a school for freed slaves, a retreat for Martin Luther King, Jr., a training ground for Peace Corps volunteers and a community action center for the residents of St. Helena Island.
Walter Mack served as Executive Director of what is now the Penn Center National Historic Land District. Just before his retirement in 2013, Mr. Mack sat down to discuss the storied history of the location.
Interview conducted by Denise McGill, Director.
Filming and editing completed by Kelly Nash as part of his studies at University of South Carolina School of Journalism & Mass Communications.
Music from a community choir recorded at Penn Center, provided from the Penn Center Archives. Historic photos provided by the Penn Center Archives at UNC-Chapell Hill.
Color photos taken by Denise McGill Used with permission. All rights reserved.
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