Founded in 1960 by a group of Carteret County citizens without the aid of grants and public funds, the Beaufort Historical Association is a private, non-profit, membership & volunteer based organization which owns and operates the Beaufort Historic Site. Situated in the heart of the town’s historic district, the two-acre Beaufort Historic Site encompasses six authentically restored buildings, including the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery, as well as the Old Burying Grounds. The Beaufort Historic Site serves as a testament to the Beaufort Historical Association’s dedication to the continued research and documentation of the peoples, customs, lifestyles, and artifacts of Beaufort’s past, and its efforts to preserve the town’s historic identity in the future.

Mission Statement

To research, preserve and interpret the cultural, architectural and historical heritage of Beaufort and Carteret County and to interest and educate current and future generations of this heritage.

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2026 Board of Governors

President: Marshall Beach

1st Vice President: John Phillips

2nd Vice President: Tom Forrester

Secretary: Joan Shores

Treasurer: Susan McGee

Assistant Treasurer: Ali Ciampa

 

Members at Large

Glad Atkins

Doug Brady

Debbie Carr

Jim Cash

Heidi Cawman

Ruth Cecil

Nicole DiGiacomo

Nikki Dunn

Karen Hardesty

Jane Morris

Walt O’Berry

Heidi Radford

Wes Ragland

Stan Rule

Bill Snyder

Doug Townsend

Anita Waff

 

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The Beaufort Historic Site is a sustainable destination as part of the NC GreenTravel Initiative

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