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
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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
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
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
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
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
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. 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
Robert Smalls Pt. 1: An Overview, Early Life and Family
Robert Smalls (April 5, 1839 – February 23, 1915) was an American politician, publisher, businessman, and maritime pilot. Born into slavery in ... 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
The History of the Penn Center
The Penn Center, formerly the Penn School, is an African-American cultural and educational center on Saint Helena Island. Founded in 1862 by ... 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
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Named after longtime Beaufort Mayor, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park is the crown jewel of the City. Set ... 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
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
Santa Elena Center at the Coastal Discovery Museum
Santa Elena Center and the Coastal Discovery Museum elevate Beaufort County’s unique heritage and history. Celebrating nearly six years in ... 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
The Yamasee War and It’s Impact on the Lowcountry
The Yamasee war began due to Yamasee's being indebted to the English. This was a war between the English colonists and the Yamasees. The English ... Keep Reading
