Sea Islands Academy

Gearing up for the Oyster 🦪 Boogie 5K next Saturday! Such a great event…come join the fun!

✨Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Sea Islands Academy!
Thank you to our amazing school community for a wonderful year. Wishing you a joyful and a bright New Year! 💫

Psst… don’t forget- today we gather fireside!
Oysters, stories, music, Brunswick stew, she-crab soup, gumbo, nachos, s’mores and more!
Find your treasure, grab a chair, and sit a spell - everything is better together.
December 13 | 5:30–7:30 PM - Fireside at Penn

Community isn’t a place - it’s a feeling. Tonight from 5:30–7:30 PM, we’ll find it Fireside at Penn. Warm flames, open stories, oysters and stew, and neighbors becoming family. Bring a chair and meet us by the fire!

*Cash, Cash App, and Zelle accepted.*

A heartfelt thank you to all of our amazing sponsors! 💛 Your generosity and support make Fireside at Penn possible. From the love you show our community to the encouragement you give to all that you serve, your impact is immeasurable. We see you, we appreciate you, and we couldn’t do this without you. Here’s to stories shared, memories made, and a community that thrives because of you! ✨

Oysters - Stew - Stories - Fireside - Community = Grateful ☺️

Join us Fireside at Penn Saturday, December 13th - 5:30-7:30!

Big flavors, a warm fire, good company, and stories to share.
Rent a Chef by Sherri is joining us at Fireside at Penn Center, bringing delicious eats - because everything is better together.
Bring a chair, settle in with a full belly, and enjoy the fire. 🔥
December 13 | 5:30–7:30

Chicken Gumbo and Freedom bread..oh yeah!

🎉 Exciting news! Gullah Express is joining us for Fireside at Penn this Saturday, Dec. 13, 5:30–7:30 PM! Bring the whole family, grab a chair, and come hungry - delicious food, cozy stories, and great company await! 🔥

A huge thank you to SKYNN by Daryn for their generous donation to Fireside at Penn! Your support helps strengthen our school community and creates meaningful opportunities for the scholars of Sea Islands Academy.
We’re grateful for your partnership and the spirit of giving you bring to the Sea Islands.
Bring a chair and your appetite this Saturday, December 13th from 5:30-7:30 PM at Fireside at Penn for stories, food, and fellowship around the fire.

Feeling the love…..

A heartfelt thank you to the Beaufort Black Chamber of Commerce for sharing and supporting Fireside at Penn! We are truly grateful for your commitment to uplifting community events and celebrating the culture, history, and voices of the Sea Islands.
Your support helps us shine a light on the scholars of Sea Islands Academy and brings our community together in the spirit of storytelling, tradition, and togetherness.
We hope to see everyone this Saturday, December 13th from 5:30–7:30 PM at Fireside at Penn as we gather around the fire for food, fellowship, and stories that warm the heart.

Join Sea Islands Academy for Fireside at Penn Center! SIA is excited to celebrate the heart of Sea Islands culture with you on Saturday, December 13th from 5:30–7:30 PM at Penn Center.
Come savor steamed oysters, Brunswick stew, and bites from our amazing local food vendors. We’ll have fire pits glowing, storytelling under the stars, and s’mores kits for sale so you can make a sweet treat with your family by the fire.
Bring your chairs, bring your people, and bring your love for Gullah Geechee culture.

https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/sea-islands-academy-fireside-oyster-roast/

A BIG thanks to St. Helena, SC for sharing our event! We appreciate your support in helping our community come together! 💛

Join Sea Islands Academy for Fireside at Penn Center! SIA is excited to celebrate the heart of Sea Islands culture with you on Saturday, December 13th from 5:30–7:30 PM at Penn Center.
Come savor steamed oysters, Brunswick stew, and bites from our amazing local food vendors. We’ll have fire pits glowing, storytelling under the stars, and s’mores kits for sale so you can make a sweet treat with your family by the fire.
Bring your chairs, bring your people, and bring your love for Gullah Geechee culture.

https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/sea-islands-academy-fireside-oyster-roast/

A heartfelt thank you to Johnnie Mae’s Chicken & Waffles for their generous donation to Fireside at Penn. They know food, they know flavor, and they know the power of bringing people together.

Join us December 13, 5:30–7:30 PM - bring a chair, a friend, and your appetite as we gather to share food, stories, and community.