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
Beaufort Arts & Museums
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
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
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
Long Live the Longleaf Pine
Longleaf pines, Pinus palustris, are large evergreen conifers. They have thick scaly bark that can reach up to three feet wide and needle shaped ... Keep Reading
Beaufort: One of “America’s Best Art Towns”
Beaufort has been named by some sources as one of "America's Best Art Towns." American Style Magazine ranked Beuafort the No. 14 Small City Arts ... Keep Reading
USCB’s Center for the Arts Coming Events
USCB's Center for the Arts encourages cultural and economic development within the City and County of Beaufort by hosting theatrical events, concerts, ... Keep Reading
The Telfair Museums in Savannah
Are you an art museum buff? Well, if you'd like to take a day trip about an hour south of Beaufort, the Telfair Museum is the place to go. It's ... Keep Reading
South Carolina ETV ‘Gullah Roots’ Traces Gullah Ties from Africa to South Carolina
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) premiered a new hour-long documentary film last October, entitled Gullah Roots. The show followed leaders of the South ... Keep Reading
Beaufort’s Must-See Museums and Recovered Ruins
Beaufort is full of history and structures that reflect life as it was hundreds of years ago. There are some museums and sites in particular you ... 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
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
Wine Tasting with Family and Friends
Looking for a fun way to spend an evening with family or friends? Whether you are renting a beach house with a group of people or need an excuse ... 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
Auldbrass Plantation
Auldbrass Plantation showcases the architectural genius of Frank Lloyd Wright. A true architectural treasure, listed on the National Register of ... Keep Reading
Explore History at Beaufort National Cemetery
Beneath the boughs of moss-draped live oaks in the heart of Beaufort County, the Beaufort National Cemetery is one of the Lowcountry’s historic ... Keep Reading
Looking Back: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Auldbrass Plantation
Auldbrass Plantation showcases the architectural genius of Frank Lloyd Wright. A true architectural treasure, listed on the National Register of ... 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
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
Discover Beaufort History Museum
History truly comes to life at the Beaufort History Museum. Originally constructed in 1799, the brick and tabby arsenal has participated in a number ... Keep Reading
