Area canvas rugs, today known as floor cloth, had their start in 18th century England. Initially used by the wealthy, the designs and patterns mimicked parquet flooring, tile, and marble. Make your own floor cloth in a workshop led by Donna Hagerty. Space is limited to 8 people so reserve your spot by calling (252)728-5225. There is a materials fee of $50.
They say COVID changed everything, but thank goodness the Fall Party has only had minor changes. In 2020 we completely cancelled the party. In 2021 plans changed quickly from a private home and the party was moved to the Historic Site. It gave us more room and a whole art gallery to hang all the amazing art. This year the party will again take place on the grounds of the Historic Site. Blue Moon Jazz and Scarborough Fare will be back. This year, we are fortunate to have two accomplished artists, Audrey Cushman from New Bern, NC and Karen Crenshaw from Jacksonville, NC. We got to know Audrey and Karen through our partnership with NC Plein Air New Bern when the BHA hosted a paint out and wet paint sale in Beaufort. This event has grown tremendously in only 4 short years into an eight-day event with 35 nationally and globally acclaimed plein air artists. We are extremely appreciative to have two of them for our 2023 Fall Party. Tickets for the Fall Party are $125 BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE
The Beaufort Historic Site turns into a community market with art, handmade crafts, holiday gifts, pre-loved treasures, antiques, clothing, food and so much more! Become a vendor - download the application HERE.
Join us this Holiday Season in supporting the Beaufort Historical Association by buying presents for your loved ones or yourself! This is our second Christmas Auction ever! The auction is online and items are being added daily. Click the link below to check out the amazing items being donated and to start bidding now! The auction will end on Monday, December 11 at NOON. Please support our generous friends all year long! Their donations are what makes it possible for our many restoration projections in the New Year, such as a complete tune-up of the Historic English Double-Decker bus, new carpet in our Mattie King Davis Art Gallery, and much needed roof repairs on our Historic Manson House c.1865. CLICK HERE TO BID NOW All are welcome to donate, as well. Please contact our PR Director, Krista Early, at pr@beauforthistoricsite.org or 252.728.5225 if you are interested in donating.
The Beaufort Historic Site will host the North Carolina Plein Air Beaufort Pop-up Show and Sale on Wednesday, May 15th and Friday, May 17th from 4 to 6 pm. North Carolina Plein Air is a non-profit arts organization that brings together world-class juried artists from across the globe to paint throughout Beaufort with a “wet” paint sale following both days. Many paintings created during the event center around Beaufort’s outdoor landscapes and have in the past featured surrounding marshes, the waterfront, downtown architecture, and streets lined with historic homes. This year marks the fourth occurrence of this event, which is rapidly establishing itself as a prominent feature in the art scene of North Carolina. For more information on North Carolina Plein Air, visit their website at https://ncpleinair.org/. To hear more about the Beaufort Pop-Up Event, call the Beaufort Historic Site at 252-728-5225 or visit our website at https://beauforthistoricsite.org/.
The Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition's Biannual Arts & Crafts Show and Sale will take place at the Beaufort Historic Site at 130 Turner St., Beaufort, N.C., on Memorial Day weekend, May 24 and 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free, family-friendly, and held at the historic site, the Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition's Memorial Day Show and Sale is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday weekend! Come out to meet local artists & crafters, & purchase handmade, local goods. The Arts & Crafts Coalition was established in 1978 by a group of professionally oriented artists and craftsmen. Currently, membership is juried. The spring and fall shows have been held on the Beaufort Historic Site grounds since 1981. The members strive to present a show and sale featuring diverse arts and crafts. ______________________________________________________ Facebook: CARTERET COUNTY ARTS AND CRAFTS COALITION Instagram: CCARTSANDCRAFTS Email: CCACC28557@GMAIL.COM _____________________________________________________ ***For more information, contact the Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition.***
Join us on October 18th for an informative talk and demonstration of Heather’s painting process and viewpoint on painting and teaching art. Heather will be the Featured Artist for fall in the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery. Her show with exclusive, newly created works will open Oct 25th and run through the holidays. The talk will be held in the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center at 130 Turner Street from 11:00AM to noon. Complimentary Coffee and baked lite bites will be available to attendees. This event is Free. We hope to see you at the talk and in the gallery. Heather’s amazing artwork can also be seen year-round in her gallery, Craving Art Studio Fine Art, just around the corner from the Historic Site at 121 Craven Street. This event is free, but RSVPs are required. Please call the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center at 252-728-5225 to reserve your spot.
The Beaufort Historic Site turns into a community market with art, handmade crafts, holiday gifts, pre-loved treasures, antiques, clothing, food and much more. The event is FREE to the general public. For more information, visit www.beauforthistoricsite.org, call 252-728-5225, or stop in at the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner St. Click here to learn more about becoming a vendor.
Join us on March 14 for an engaging talk and demonstration exploring Annie Kinney Villa’s painting process and artistic perspective. Annie is the February and March Featured Artist in the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery. The talk will be held at the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, located at 130 Turner Street, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Complimentary coffee, refreshments, and light bites will be available. This event is FREE, but RSVPs are required because seats are limited. Please call the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center at 252-728-5225 to reserve a seat. Guests are encouraged to attend the talk and visit the gallery to view Annie’s featured exhibit!
Join us for an Artist Talk with our Featured Gallery Artist BF Reed, April 25th from 11:00am to 12:00pm in the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center at 130 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC. Coffee and refreshments will be available as Reed will present an engaging artist talk and live demonstration focused on the pastel medium. She will begin with a brief overview of pastel - its history, unique qualities, and why it remains a powerful and often misunderstood fine art medium. The demonstration will follow, offering insight into her personal process, including surface preparation, layering techniques, and the development of light and form. Visitors will have the opportunity to see how a painting evolves in real time and to ask questions throughout the session. This event is FREE, although an RSVP is requested so we can prepare adequate seating for those who plan to attend. RSVP by calling 252.728.5225 Monday - Saturday, 9:30am - 5:00pm. BF Reed is a contemporary artist working in both highly realistic pastel and expressive abstract acrylic painting. Her work explores light, reflection, and the balance between control and spontaneity—often juxtaposing precise observation with atmospheric, intuitive mark-making. Drawing inspiration from coastal North Carolina and carefully constructed […]