Invite the Kids to “My Trip to St. Helena Island”
My Trip to St. Helena Island: Discovering Gullah Geechee Culture, written by C. M. White, is a wonderful way for children to discover Beaufort and the ... Keep Reading
Activities
Gullah Sweetgrass Baskets
Gullah sweetgrass baskets are a timeless craft with an incredible history. Traditionally made by the Gullah people of the Sea Islands off the ... Keep Reading
Travel + Leisure Names Beaufort One of the 12 Best Small Towns in the U.S. for Families
Travel + Leisure magazine names Beaufort "One of the 12 Best Small Towns in the U.S. for Families." The magazine published the article, written by ... Keep Reading
May Events at the Pat Conroy Literary Center
Don't miss these workshops and fun events on this May 2023 provided by the Pat Conroy Literary Center. The Pat Conroy Literary Center prospers and ... Keep Reading
Treat Mom to the Beaufort Inn!
Make this Mother's Day one she will never forget with a trip to Beaufort Inn. Located on the beautiful Port Royal Sound, this inn is the perfect spot ... Keep Reading
Marsh Tackies: The Little Horse with a Big Impact
The Carolina Marsh Tacky or Marsh Tacky is a rare breed of horse, native to South Carolina. A small horse, it is well adapted for use in the ... Keep Reading
Beaufort Celebrates National Library Week
Celebrate NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK 2023 with the theme "There's More to the Story." Beaufort's local libraries' programming brings the community ... Keep Reading
New Whitehall Park Opens on Lady’s Island
Get ready for some outdoor fun! The Whitehall Park on Lady's Island has officially opened its gates. This 10-acre piece of nature's heaven, ... Keep Reading
Madison’s Miracles: Creating Good Out Of Tragedy
Madison’s Mom, Jenifer (Jen) Klepesky turned her tragedy into triumph by running in her first 5K in Beaufort, SC in October of 2022. She ran in ... Keep Reading
The Parris Island Museum
Explore the long, rich legacy of the Marine Corps at the Parris Island Museum. The Depot is home to the Marine Corps' first Command Museum, the ... Keep Reading
The Old Sheldon Church Ruins
The Old Sheldon Church Ruins, located in northern Beaufort County in the Sheldon area, are the charred remains of Sheldon Church. Known also as the ... Keep Reading
Robert Smalls House
The Robert Smalls House is a historic house at 511 Prince Street in Beaufort. Built in 1843 and altered several times, the house was designated a ... Keep Reading
Wood Storks Set Records
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) notes a record number of wood stork nests in 2022. A record number of wood stork nests were ... Keep Reading
Anchorage 1770 Offers Stay-Saving Specials
Anchorage 1770: Experience Lowcountry Luxury & Save! Anchorage 1770, the award-winning in located in Downtown Beaufort, SC, is offering two ... Keep Reading
The Significance of Tabby Manse
As its name states, Tabby Manse's exterior walls are built with tabby. But this house's outer surface is one of the few remaining early buildings ... Keep Reading
Beaufort: A Beacon of Patriotic Military Service
Beaufort, South Carolina is a patriotic military town with a long and proud history of service. It’s the home of prestigious Marine Corps ... Keep Reading
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
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
Hunting in Lowcountry
Are you a hunter? The Lowcountry region of South Carolina is known for its abundance of wildlife, and thus offers ample opportunities for hunting. ... 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
Gullah Ways to Ward off Evil
The following article is a combination of two posts from https://lowcountrygullah.com/category/gullah-geechee-corridor/ and written by Luana M. Graves ... Keep Reading
Jery’s Baskets: Weaving Together History and Art
As a five-year-old girl, Jery Taylor learned the art of sweetgrass basket weaving from her grandmother on the grounds of Boone Hall Plantation near ... Keep Reading
New Library for Town of Port Royal
Beaufort County Library System is planning to add a sixth library location: in the Town of Port Royal. “The possibility of a library in the town ... 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
South Carolina Signature Dishes
Bring a taste of South Carolina to your table. If you're looking for some delicious new recipes to add to your menu, look no further! We've got seven ... 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
Go Fish in the Lowcountry
It’s always a good time to go fishing in the South Carolina Lowcountry! We offer a true sportsman’s paradise! Our unique landscape provides many ... 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
Remembering “Gullah, Gullah Island”
If you were a kid in the mid 1990s, you probably remember Gullah Gullah Island. Gullah Gullah Island is an American musical children's television ... Keep Reading
Beaufort County Barrier Island Preservation Plan
The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) has unveiled a new preservation plan for Pritchard’s Island. Pritchard’s Island is an important ... Keep Reading
Penn Center Celebrates 160 Years!
This year, Penn Center celebrates its 160th anniversary. This historic landmark has played a vital role in the history and culture of African ... 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
Dolphin Strand Feeding
Dolphin Strand Feeding demonstrates teamwork at its best. This "strand feeding" behavior contains a group of dolphins. To prepare to strand feed, ... 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
Beaufort Welcomes a Mexican Eagle
The citizens of Beaufort County welcomed a new addition to their town August 19th, when a Mexican eagle landed in a park near the waterfront. The ... 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
The Importance of Sand Dunes
Did you know that sand dunes play a crucial role in our environment? As we all know, sand dunes are created when the wind blows sand onto a ... Keep Reading
K-12 Education from the ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve
The ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) serves as a community hub for coastal science and education. Our educators provide ... Keep Reading
The Lowcountry Revolutionary Trail
Follow the Revolutionary War path of Dr. Uzal Johnson as he traveled the Lowcountry. The Lowcountry Revolutionary Trail winds through Beaufort, ... Keep Reading
The Edisto Island Serpentarium: A Great Stop on Your Visit to the Lowcountry
If you're looking for an exciting and educational stop on your visit to the Lowcountry, look no further than the Edisto Island Serpentarium. This ... 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 History of the Beaufort Water Festival
The first Beaufort Water Festival was held in July 1956. John Bigbee served as the first President. Gladys Thompson in charge of the visiting queens ... 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
Take a Road Trip on Hwy 17!
Nestled between Charleston and Beaufort is natural paradise! 1. Start your journey at the Frampton Plantation & Lowcountry Visitors Center. They ... Keep Reading
The Marketplace of Habersham
Just around the bend on an unassuming old farm road, and only seven miles from historic Beaufort, SC, you’ll encounter the growing, waterfront ... Keep Reading
Protecting the Diamondback Terrapin
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources efforts protecting the Diamondback Terrapin. Diamondback terrapins are the only exclusively ... 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
