St. Helena Island
With its abundant farms and shrimp
docks, St. Helena Island, just 5 miles east of Beaufort, offers
visitors a glimpse into rural Lowcountry life past and present. St.
Helena is home to the Penn Center, one of the first schools for the
children of freed slaves the location of a small rural
cottage, where Martin Luther King, Jr. drafted his famous “I have a
dream speech”.
Downtown Frogmore should be included on any visit to St. Helena
Island. The colorful shops, art galleries and restaurants featuring
authentic local dishes are not to be missed.
Much of the rural and agricultural land on St. Helena is still
worked by native residents, many of whom are descended from slaves;
and the shrimping and fishing industries on the island are major
contributors not only to the local economy, but also to the fine
dining enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.