Join us for a Pine Needle Basket Workshop this coming fall with Penny Holland! Material fees are $50 and 8 spots are available. Sign up now by calling 252-728-5225. Proceeds benefit the Beaufort Historic Site and the many education and preservation programs that take place at it each and every year.
SOLD OUT Join us for a Pine Needle Basket Workshop this coming fall with Penny Holland! Material fees are $50 and 8 spots are available. Sign up now by calling 252-728-5225. Proceeds benefit the Beaufort Historic Site and the many education and preservation programs that take place at it each and every year.
A barn quilt is a large piece of painted wood that looks like a single quilt block and decorates the side of a barn or building. Participants will design their own unique 24” x 24” barn quilt. All supplies will be provided. Please sign up by calling 252-728-5225 or in the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner St. Materials Fee $60- Limit 8. Non- refundable materials fee must be paid one week in advance. Dates are subject to change. Please call for details, reserving your spot, or for possible spot openings. All Living History Program Series events will be held at the Beaufort Historic Site. Click here for more information about the October 24 Barn Quilt Workshop.
The Mattie King Davis Art Gallery is excited to welcome artist Angela Harker this coming April. A free show will be held at the gallery on Friday, April 1 from 4:30 – 6 p.m. All events are subject to change. Harker will be the featured artist for the months of April and May. “As a child, I was always painting and crafting, and in my early career as a First and Second Grade Teacher, there were countless artistic avenues to explore,” Harker said. “I have always dabbled in anything and everything creative.” Harker says, growing up in the countryside of Zimbabwe fueled her creative side and feels it is the reason she is drawn to color and light. “The vibrant colors, coupled with the luminosity of pastels and the immediate results that they create really appeal to me.” While many of Harker’s pieces are pastels, she does not restrict herself in the use of other mediums. While she draws constant inspiration from her homeland, she also draws from the natural world around her. “I have developed a passion for painting animals and love to add this element to the landscapes I paint, be it a bird in the marshes or […]
An old-fashioned flea market on the Beaufort Historic Site with vendors selling antiques and collectibles, art, crafts, handmade jewelry, books, food and more. No admission charge. Vendor information is available for this fun spring event by visiting the website at www.beauforthistoricsite.org or emailing [email protected]. This 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. All events are subject to change. Email [email protected] if interested in being a vendor. Few spots available. 4/19/2022
The Old Homes Tour will take place on Friday, June 24th and Saturday, June 25th from 10 am - 5 pm. This annual tour features some of Beaufort’s beautiful private homes, glorious gardens, multiple local churches and artists’ studios throughout the town, as well as the authentically-restored buildings and grounds of the Beaufort Historic Site. Tour tickets are $20 and are available online or in at the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center (130 Turner St.). Gorgeous homes and quaint gardens will be featured on this year’s tour, along with accompanying events. Other events throughout the week include: The Old Homes Tour Kickoff Party/Bartender's Challenge, in conjunction with an Art Show for Old Homes Tour Featured Artist Hunter Stephenson at the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery (June 4th 4-6 pm), a Literary Luncheon (June 22), the Joy of Living Floral Event (June 22), and a Sunday Brunch (June 26) in a beautiful garden at a private Beaufort home. “We are excited to be back in full swing with the Old Homes Tour this year,” Executive Director Patricia Suggs said. “This is a really special time when homeowners generously open their homes and show our visitors what southern hospitality is all about!” […]
Margot Shaw, Flower Magazine, editor-in-chief and author of Living Floral: Entertaining and Decorating with Flowers, will share her passion for flowers while guests enjoy a wine and hors-d'oeuvres reception at the Coral Bay Club. Tickets are $45 and are on sale now. For more information call 252-728-5225, or stop in at the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner St. THANK YOU TO OUR EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR: THE HOLLAND SHEPARD GROUP Buy Tickets Here!
Join the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery in welcoming artist Gosia Tojza! Gosia Tojza is a well- known and admired North Carolina artist. Her work depicts beautiful scenes such as coastal birds, boats, and landscapes. Free for all to attend. Tojza will be the Featured Artist for the months of August and September. For more information call 252-728-5225 or stop in at the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery (130 Turner St) All events are subject to change
On Saturday, April 15 from 9 – 4 p.m., The Beaufort Historic Site will kick off the spring season with the annual Publick Day event on the grounds at 130 Turner Street. The Site will transform into an open-air marketplace, welcoming visitors to explore the vast array of goods and items for sale from various vendors. “Publick Times” dates back to the Colonial period and is fashioned after Williamsburg of the 1700s when the General Court was in session. "Publick Times" gave visitors an opportunity to come to town to see and be seen, conduct court business, shop, gossip, dine and dance. Guests who attend Publick Day can expect to find a variety of vendors selling antiques, vintage finds, collectibles, crafts and more. Vendor space is available. Applications are being accepted to rent a 10’ x 10’ space for $35 if you are a BHA member and $50 for non-members. Space is first-come, first served, and the event is held rain or shine. Spaces are non-refundable. Vendors must supply their own tables and tent if needed. For more information, download the application below, visit the Old Beaufort Shop at 130 Turner Street, or email [email protected]. 2023 Publick Day Application 2023 […]
Come to the Beaufort Historic Site and watch the Warped Weavers demonstrate how a barn-frame loom works. The volunteer group has been volunteering on our grounds for 40 years producing beautiful rugs, shawls, tea towels, placemats, and more which can be purchased in the Old Beaufort Shop. Space is limited to 8 people so please call 252-728-5225 to reserve your spot.