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
Beaufort Sightseeing Tours
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Hunting Island’s Marsh Boardwalk
Spend a relaxing afternoon at Hunting Island’s Marsh Boardwalk Trail. Hunting Island State Park is one of South Carolina’s most popular parks. ... Keep Reading
National Geographic Expedition Comes to the Sea Islands
National Geographic Cruise and Expedition Comes to the Sea Islands of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Along the coastline of the SC Lowcountry are a ... 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. 4: The Politician
Robert Smalls Pt. 4: The Politician - (A Continuation from Beaufort.com's February 19th Article) Political affiliation Smalls was a loyal ... 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
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
Coastal Expeditions’ Hunting Island Dolphin Cruise
Join Coastal Expeditions for a fun and educational ecotour to explore the salt marsh estuary as we look for native bottlenose dolphins by Hunting ... Keep Reading
Edisto Reef Addition Features Eclectic Mix of Structures
What do a barge, a deconstructed water tower, shipping containers and a shark sculpture have in common? They’re all elements of a new addition to an ... Keep Reading
The Abundant and Awesome Atlantic Ribbed Mussels
Shellfish harvesting is a large part of our sea island lifestyle. It brings the community together over meals, to bond and appreciate our natural ... 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
The Beautiful Blue Heron in Beaufort
One of the most iconic birds of the Lowcountry is the great blue heron. Their name reflects the colors of their beautiful plumage. These large and ... Keep Reading
North American River Otter
An aquatic mammal once common throughout all of North America is the North American River Otter (Lantra Canadensis). Although harvesting of furs ... Keep Reading
Rabbit Disease Concerns Wildlife Officials
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) report a rabbit disease that fatally affects wild and domestic rabbits. Rabbit Hemorrhagic ... Keep Reading
Green Cordgrass and High TIdes Forever
Our landscape is like no other. Referred to as the “heartbeat” of the Lowcountry, the tide nourishes and revitalizes all the winding, twisting, ... 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
History of the Irish in the Lowcountry
The Irish influence extends far beyond St. Patrick’s Day. Ever since William Mullins and Christopher Martin, America’s first Irish pilgrims, sailed ... Keep Reading
Barred Owls
One of the most common owl calls that people know is the “who cooks for you” call. It’s a call commonly heard year-round on Beaufort. Be sure to ... 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
The ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve
Protecting the natural beauty, abundant wildlife and unique cultural heritage of the South Carolina Lowcountry since 1992. The ACE Basin National ... 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
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
Neither Spanish Nor Moss
More on the “Southern Gothic” Plant We Can All Name But Know Little About. Bear with me for just a moment, and try to envision the Deep South ... 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
The Summer Singers: Chuck-Will’s-Widows
Learn more about these distinctive birds, which serenade the Lowcountry all summer long. Beaufort’s warm weather and summer months brings back ... Keep Reading
Blue Ribbon Best of Beaufort
You might be thinking you’ve heard about Beaufort, SC a lot lately. Well, you’re right! Recently, our town gained recognition by numerous ... Keep Reading
Roseate Spoonbills: The Pink Bird Repopulates
Roseate spoonbills are becoming a more common sight throughout our Lowcountry marshes. They can commonly be spotted around low tides in our ... Keep Reading
Dolphin Watching
One of the favorite pastimes of Lowcountry residents and visitors is watching dolphin. Many people don't realize, however, that they are actually ... Keep Reading
Lowcountry Marine Environment Year in Review
Sea turtles, dolphin and fish…Oh my! SEA TURTLES Since January of 2017, there have been 30 sea turtle strandings in the Hilton Head Island/Bluffton ... 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
Celebrate the Lowcountry’s Historic Churches
Two historic churches representing two distinct segments of Lowcountry society. This journey through the past begins just outside of Pritchardville ... 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
