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Welcome to the Beaufort Historic Site where you can experience
the history of North Carolina in a quaint seaport village setting.

Beaufort, North Carolina's third oldest town, lies on the coast bordering the southern tip of the Outer Banks. Originally a fishing village and port of safety dating from the late 1600's, Beaufort has been visitied by patriots, privateers, merchants and skilled craftsmen who built Bahamian and West Indian style homes and public buildings. More than 100 of these have been restored are proudly bear plaques proclaiming their names and dates of construction.

The Plan of Beaufort Towne, laid out in 1713, survives in a 12-block area which today is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Located in the heart of the Historic District is the Beaufort Historic Site, which depicts 18th and 19th century coastal Carolina. The Site houses nine historic buildings as well as the Welcome Center on almost two acres, including three authentially restored houses built between 1778 and 1825, the Carteret County Courthouse of 1796, the Carteret County Jail, c1829; the Apothecary Shop and Doctors Office, c1859 and the c1732 Rustell House that houses the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery. Living history demonstrations, guided tours and special events vividly describe the lifestyles, customs and architecture unique to this coastal area. See the resting place of Confederate and Union Soldiers as well as some of Beaufort's earliest residents while exploring the mysterious Old Burying Ground, enshrouded in the shade of hundred-year-old live oak trees.

In the News

Enjoy the bold, colorful style of artist Lisa Tuchek's mixed media paintings now in The Mattie King Davis Gallery

Help preserve a part of North Carolina's Legacy! Beaufort Historic Foundation

Help name Beaufort, NC America's coolest small town! Cast your vote today!

~ Recent Events ~

January 24th, 6 pm
St Paul's Episcopal Church Beaufort, NC
BHA SEMI-ANNUAL  MEMBERSHIP MEETING

~ Upcoming Events ~

February 12th, 2 – 4pm
Beaufort Historic Site, NC
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE VALENTINE PARTY


 

 

Beaufort Historic Site
100 Block Turner Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
252.728.5225 | 800.575.7483
beauforthistoricsite@earthlink.net

Historic Site Hours

Mailing Address
Beaufort Historical Association
150 Turner Street
Beaufort, NC 28516

Summer Hours
March - November
Monday - Saturday
9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Winter Hours
December - February
Monday - Saturday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm