Discovering Beaufort: Self-Guided Walking Tours for the Curious Traveler
There’s something magical about strolling through the streets of Beaufort, South Carolina — moss-draped live oaks overhead, antebellum homes ... Keep Reading
Beaufort Arts & Museums
Little-known Facts About Beaufort, South Carolina
Tucked along the marshy Lowcountry coast, Beaufort, South Carolina is the kind of place that quietly surprises you. At first glance, it’s all ... Keep Reading
Beaufort: A City Defined in History
Founded in 1711, Beaufort is a city steeped in history. From its colonial roots to its pivotal role in the Civil War and Reconstruction, Beaufort's ... Keep Reading
Old Sheldon Ruins: It’s Significance and 100th Service Celebration
The Sheldon Church, also known as the Old Sheldon Church, dates back to the 16th century. Sheldon Church, constructed between 1745 and 1753, stands ... Keep Reading
Film Selections at the 2025 Annual Beaufort Film Festival
The 2025 Beaufort Film Festival has released a list of their selected films. Now in its 19th year, the Beaufort Film Festival's mission is to ... Keep Reading
Discover the USCB Center for the Arts
Want to see an art exhibit, a play, a movie, or live chamber music and meet well-known authors? Then look no further than the USCB Center for the ... Keep Reading
Beaufort International Film Festival Returns
The Beaufort Film Society is thrilled to announce the 19th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival in 2025! Over six days, festival-goers can ... Keep Reading
Byoo-Fort or Bow-fort, North Carolina or South Carolina?
The pronunciation of Beaufort, SC and Beaufort, NC is one that has been mangled, reversed and downright confusing! In standard American English, ... Keep Reading
Odd Laws and Customs in Beaufort County, SC: A Quirky Guide for Visitors
Every locale has its own unique set of laws, customs, and traditions that often go unnoticed by the casual observer. In the heart of the Lowcountry, ... Keep Reading
Beaufort’s First African Baptist Church
The First African Baptist Church of Beaufort is a testament to the enduring spirit and deep faith of its founders, and those who have carried on their ... Keep Reading
Beaufort Art Gallery Guide
Discover the Vibrant Art Scene in Beaufort! Nestled in the heart of the Lowcountry, Beaufort, South Carolina, is a hidden gem bustling with artistic ... Keep Reading
Golf Cart Tours of Beaufort
One of the best ways to explore all that Beaufort has to offer is by taking a golf cart tour. Golf cart tours have become increasingly popular in ... 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
Gary Sinise to Be Awarded at the Beaufort Film Festival
Renowned actor and humanitarian, Gary Sinise, will be receiving the prestigious Pat Conroy Lifetime Achievement Award at the upcoming 18th annual ... Keep Reading
7 Things to Do In Beaufort
Experience the many things to do in Beaufort, SC! Whether you’re exploring its waterfront, looking for a night out or just something to do with your ... Keep Reading
North China Surrender
Based Upon (Unpublished) Letters From Des: The Life of a WWII Marine Corps-Naval Aviator and Test Pilot “North China Surrender.”© 2020, Nancy Canavan ... Keep Reading
A Guide to a Girlfriends’ Trip to Beaufort
This fall, gather your girlfriends, polish your tiara and explore beautiful Beaufort, “Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands.” Receive the royal ... Keep Reading
Pat Conroy Literary Center Celebrates the Author & Literature
Founded in 2016 to honor the legendary author of Prince of Tides, the Pat Conroy Literary Center has a mission. The Center aspires to educate, ... Keep Reading
Author, Rebecca Dwight Bruff Finds Beaufort Through Robert Smalls’ Inspiration
Rebecca Dwight Bruff is the author of Trouble the Water, the award-winning historical novel inspired by the extraordinary life of Robert ... Keep Reading
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
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
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
The Story of Port Royal’s Traveling Red Buoy
This buoy is special. Why, you ask? Because this buoy has a history and a lot of miles on it. Once upon a time, it was afloat in Port Royal Sound and ... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Port Royal, Lowcountry Made’s Newest Venue
The town of Port Royal is the site of Lowcountry Made’s newest venue! Lowcountry Made is the premiere popup market agency in the Lowcountry. ... Keep Reading
Ridgeland Day Trips
The Town of Ridgeland has many historic tours, nature centers and museums to make a day, or a few, trips to enjoy it all. Option 1 – Town Tour 1. ... Keep Reading
Fort Fremont Fort and Battery
Fort Fremont was a military installation on Saint Helena Island, Beaufort County. The fort and battery is historically significant as an example ... Keep Reading
The History of St. Peter’s Catholic Church
St. Peter's Catholic Church has a great historical significance in the area for Catholics in South Carolina. Catholicism in the Beaufort area ... 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
Robert Smalls Pt. 3: After the Civil War
Robert Smalls, Pt. 3: After the Civil War (A Continuation from Beaufort.com's February 12th Article) Smalls's position in the Union Army and Navy ... Keep Reading
Robert Smalls Pt. 2: Steering the CSS Planter
Robert Smalls Pt. 2: Steering the CSS Planter - (A Continuation from Beaufort.com's February 5th Article) In April 1861, the American Civil War began ... 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
