To live as free men

This film is about the Penn School, a school for African Americans in the Sea Islands of South Carolina. It discusses the history of slavery on the islands and the school's role in educating African Americans to teach them the skills needed to be self-sufficient and to contribute to society.

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Format: Video
Language:English
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African Americans > Education > Sea Islands
Penn School (Saint Helena Island, S.C.)
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Summary:This film is about the Penn School, a school for African Americans in the Sea Islands of South Carolina. It discusses the history of slavery on the islands and the school's role in educating African Americans to teach them the skills needed to be self-sufficient and to contribute to society.