The Port Royal Experiment
The Port Royal Experiment began during the American Civil War and assisted former slaves in successfully working the land abandoned by ... Keep Reading
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Beaufort International Film Festival Returns
From February 21-26 the Beaufort Film Society will present the Seventeenth Annual Beaufort International Film Festival. Six days of international and ... Keep Reading
Take a Romantic Trip to Beaufort
If you're looking for a romantic getaway that offers plenty of activities and sites to explore, Beaufort might be the perfect destination. With its ... Keep Reading
Tabby Concrete Coastal Architecture
Tabby, also known as coastal concrete, is made from a mixture of lime, sand, water and oyster shells. Limestone to make building lime was not locally ... Keep Reading
Facts You Might Not Know about Beaufort
Beaufort is steeped in historic charm and natural beauty, but you might not realize just how amazing that history and nature are. Here are fun ... Keep Reading
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
The Reconstruction Era National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in Beaufort County. Established by President Barack Obama in January ... Keep Reading
Historic Beaufort’s Architectural Gems
Beaufort is a city rich in history and full of stunning architectural gems. Beaufort is a city rich in history and full of stunning architectural ... Keep Reading
Charleston Aquarium Aglow
Come see the Charleston Aquarium in a whole new light! The wonder of the season comes alive at Aquarium Aglow, elegant evenings of holiday ... Keep Reading
Don’t Miss the 9th Annual Bourbon, Bubbles & Brew
The 9th annual Bourbon, Bubbles & Brew at Breakwater Restaurant will take place on Sunday, November 13, to benefit the Beaufort Film ... Keep Reading
Beaufort’s Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens
History and architecture buffs rejoice! The annual Historic Homes & Gardens Festival is coming up on October 22-23rd, with a lineup of ... Keep Reading
Moving to Beaufort SC? Here’s How to Change Your Name/Address
If you're moving to Beaufort, South Carolina, you'll need to change your name and address on all of your important documents. It can seem like a ... Keep Reading
Beaufort’s Big Bridges
The Broad River Bridge (also known as the Edward Burton Rogers Bridge), spanning the Broad River. Its length is a whopping 1.7-miles long. Originally ... Keep Reading
Fall Camping in the Lowcountry
Looking for a great Fall camping trip destination? Look no further than the South Carolina Lowcountry. Our beautiful state offers plenty of ... Keep Reading
First Friday Fun in Beaufort, SC
First Friday is a fun night for the downtown businesses and for locals! It's a great way to explore galleries, shopping, and eateries throughout ... Keep Reading
The 2022 Beaufort Water Festival
Once a year, in mid-summer, our sea island becomes a gigantic stage for one of the South's biggest outdoor events, the Beaufort Water ... Keep Reading
Don’t Miss Hampton’s Watermelon Festival
Save the date for June 20-25, 2022 for Hampton’s Watermelon Festival! The state’s oldest festival with the longest parade is coming back in a big ... Keep Reading
The Carolina Shag
Celebrating the Shag. Dubbed as the "swing dance of the South", the Carolina Shag relies on beach music. It is a partner dance. And, it is the State ... Keep Reading
National Register of Historic Places in Beaufort
The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and ... Keep Reading
The History of Parris Island
Parris Island is perhaps best known for its U.S. Marine Corps training facility Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. History Parris Island was ... Keep Reading
Taking a Compliment! A Sampling of Beaufort Accolades.
Recognition of Beaufort’s many charms just keeps pouring in! Here are some of the accolades we’ve heard just in the last two years from some of ... Keep Reading
Beaufort Named One of the 12 Most Romantic Small Towns in the United States
Love is in the air in all year long in Beaufort. TripstoDiscover.com has named Beaufort one of the "12 Most Romantic Small Towns in the United ... Keep Reading
Marshlands: The James Robert Verdier House
Marshlands, also known as the James Robert Verdier House, is a historic house at 501 Pinckney Street, in the Old Point community of ... Keep Reading
Beaufort’s Historic District
Beaufort's Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in ... Keep Reading
Come to Port Royal for the Annual OktoPRfest
Enjoy the Annual OktoPRfest in Port Royal! Located a short 10 minute drive from Beaufort. Come to Port Royal for the Annual OktoPRfest ... Keep Reading
What Drives Beaufort’s Economy?
Beaufort's economy is growing at a swift rate. The proximity of the city to other fast-growing areas including Hilton Head Island and Bluffton as ... Keep Reading
Where to Eat and Stay for the Beaufort Water Festival
If you are planning to enjoy all nine days of the Beaufort Water Festival, you're going to need to know what's close. Below is a list of ... Keep Reading
Where to Camp in Beaufort and Surrounding Areas
Driftwood Campsite 2558 Trask Pkwy., Beaufort (843) 846-4360 Tuck In the Wood Campgrounds St Helena Island, SC Tranquil RV & ... Keep Reading
U.S. Flag Retirement Box Installed
Beaufort County installed a U.S. flag retirement box at the Beaufort County Public Works Annex, 23 Shelter Church Road, Beaufort. The flag ... Keep Reading
The Many Islands, Towns and Neighborhoods of Beaufort
Beaufort comprised of many islands, towns and neighborhoods. As the city expanded in the 20th century, additional growth focused on previously ... Keep Reading
Fireflies: Lowcountry’s Ghosts
On an evening stroll, there is a chance you may spot ghostly glowing lights dancing in the distance. Remain calm. Most likely, fireflies are on the ... Keep Reading
Beaufort in Books and Films
Beaufort has been the setting or the inspirational setting for several of books and films of importance in American culture. Long-time resident Pat ... Keep Reading
Sauvignon Blanc: The Toast of the Coast
Why Sauvignon Blanc and Seafood Make a Perfect Pair. Sauvignon Blanc is a versatile, dry white wine that complements many seafood dishes. The ... Keep Reading
Fall Splendor
The Lowcountry is full of subtle surprises in the fall season. Ah, fall! This favorite season conjures up images of vibrantly colored leaves. The ... Keep Reading
Beaufort Named the Most Romantic Spot in South Carolina in 2018
Love is in the air in all year long in Beaufort. Residents of our town have know that for years. And now theactivetimes.com and MSN.com have ... Keep Reading
Beaufort Named The South’s Best Small Town in 2017
Beaufort named The South’s Best Small Town in 2017. Each year Southern Living releases a whole set of lists boasting “The South’s Best,” which ... Keep Reading
Gullah Heritage History
Gullah Heritage History In the late 1600s, enslaved West Africans were brought to the Georgia and South Carolina sea islands to tend the rice and ... Keep Reading
Short Sales vs. Foreclosures: What To Know
The facts about short sales and foreclosures. Short Sales A short sale is a sale of a property for an amount that is less than the amount ... Keep Reading
