Historic Penn Center owns a 92-acre farm on St. Helena Island. The Program purchased an easement on this property in 2011 to preserve the Island’s rural character,allow for the continuation of this property’s cultural and historic uses, and preserve educational opportunities for future farmers.
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Henry Farm Conservation Easement
Henry Farm, protected in 2011, is a 290-acre family farm in the heart of St. Helena Island. This parcel is a prime example of the incredible agricultural heritage of the Sea Islands. A conservation easement on this property, purchased in partnership with the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service,ensures that the property can be farmed in […]