• Fiber Arts Festival!

    Join us for a day of traditional craftsmanship at the Fiber Arts Festival! • When: Saturday, November 14th | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM • Where: Beaufort Historic Site (On the Grounds Near the Leffers Cottage and the Old Jail) • Admission: Free – A Family Friendly Event Once essential trades and household skills, fiber arts are now celebrated as specialized artisan crafts. Enjoy live, interactive demonstrations of loom weaving and wool and flax spinning by the local Warped Weavers, or learn about quilting, cross-stitch, and nålbinding from guest artisans across the region. Shop handcrafted fiber art and bring the kids for hands-on activities in the Kids Fun Zone. Come discover the beauty of past and present fiber arts. We look forward to seeing you there!

  • Ride Our Double-Decker Bus in the Beaufort Christmas Parade!

    RIDE OUR DOUBLE-DECKER BUS IN THE BEAUFORT CHRISTMAS PARADE! Make this Christmas season extra special with a ride aboard the Beaufort Historical Association’s iconic red double-decker bus in the Beaufort Christmas Parade on December 5th, 12:00pm! Bring the whole family, share in the holiday magic, and enjoy a memorable Beaufort Christmas tradition from a one-of-a-kind seat! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS! TICKETS: Adults: $20 Children: $5 Seats are limited, so don’t wait! Get your tickets today and join the Beaufort Historical Association for a festive ride through the heart of Beaufort! Let’s make this a Christmas (parade) to remember! (this is a fundraiser, tickets are non-refundable and considered a donation to the BHA)

  • Christmas Candlelight Tour & Holiday Auction Market 2026!

    Beaufort Historic Site 150 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC, United States

    The 2026 Christmas Candlelight Tour and Holiday Auction Market happens on December 12th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm (auction begins in person at 12:00pm) when the Beaufort Historic Site will be vibrant with traditions of Christmases past. Select private historic homes, churches, landmarks, shops, and galleries will also welcome guests guided by festive luminaria and holiday cheer. Don’t miss Beaufort’s annual Christmas Candlelight Tour that perfectly embodies our coastal town’s storied heritage and generous hospitality. One of Beaufort’s most anticipated holiday traditions, the Christmas Candlelight Tour offers visitors an enchanting evening of beautifully decorated historic homes, festive community spaces, music, refreshments and the unmistakable charm of Beaufort by candlelight. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS TO THE CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT TOUR! As the sun sets over the historic district, guests will stroll through streets illuminated by the warm glow of the season, visiting homes and historic properties dressed in their holiday finest. Each stop offers its own unique interpretation of Christmas, from traditional decorations and historic furnishings to creative displays that capture the spirit of the season. The tour provides a rare opportunity to step inside some of Beaufort’s treasured private homes while experiencing the architectural character and history that make the town’s historic […]