Living History

This special Old Burying Ground Tour will take place on Saturday, November 1 in timed groupings at 4:00, 4:30, 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. The tour coincides with Allhallowtide, the three-day period dedicated to remembering the departed. Our tribute will bring to life fascinating tales of those laid to rest in Beaufort’s Old Burying Ground. Tickets are $22 for adults and $12 for ages 6-12 and available for purchase in the Old Beaufort Shop until sold out. While the BHA hosts tours of the Old Burying Ground year-round, Voices of the Past offers a unique experience. Guests will be assigned a Caretaker Guide who will provide safe passage through the ground’s winding paths by lantern light. Expect friendly and storied encounters with spirits at select gravesites who have long awaited your visit. This year the tour will be followed by a Day of the Dead Kachina parade at 6 p.m. beginning at the Old Burying Ground and making its way to Middle Lane for an additional celebration of ancestors. PLEASE NOTE: This tour, parade, and the Middle Lane event honor the past and are not intended in any way to frighten or evoke fear. Each tour will last roughly 45 minutes. […]

Join us for a class led by local basket weaver, Jenny Elzy to make a hand-woven Swedish Advent Star out of reeds. You will learn how to make one star during this class and receive enough material to make two more at home! Please bring a dozen clothespins or metal clips. Cost $50. For more information or to reserve your spot for this class, please contact our Welcome Center at 252-728-5225 or stop by 130 Turner Street in Beaufort.   ***Participants Only*** 

Take the double-decker bus to Bonehenge!At the Bonehenge Whale Center, visitors will walk beneath a pair of massive right whale mandibles and explore whale skeletons in various stages of preparation. Guests will have the chance to handle baleen, teeth, large bones, and even experience the texture and scent of whale oil. North Carolina’s remarkable whale diversity is highlighted, with 34 species found in local waters. The visit includes an overview of whale biology, conservation, and research, along with examples that address key issues such as entanglement, ship strikes, and plastic pollution. Interactive activities include mystery boxes, a dolphin dorsal fin photo-ID game, quizzes, and more. The Bonehenge portion of the excursion is expected to last approximately 30 to 40 minutes. Participants must be 12 years or older. Led by: Keith Rittmaster                         Cost: $20   ***Participants Only***   *Bonehenge Whale Center is a charitable 501c3 non-profit and gratefully accepts donations to maintain the building and further work.

Join us at the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center for a special Blackbeard Presentation by Robert Jacob on Thursday, November 13 at 4 PM. This event is free, but RSVPs are required. Please call the Welcome Center at 252-728-5225 to reserve your spot. Blackbeard: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Pirate Beaufort is the site of the sinking of Blackbeard’s ship, the Queen Anne’s Revenge, the most famous pirate vessel of all time. Dive into the depths of pirate history with author and pirate expert Robert Jacob, as he explores the captivating story of Blackbeard’s career. Drawing from his award-winning book Blackbeard: The Truth Revealed, Jacob presents surprising truths based on original documentation from the archives of England, France, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. His talk uncovers many little-known facts about Blackbeard while also addressing myths and legends surrounding his treasure. About the Speaker:Robert Jacob’s passion for history earned him induction into the International Pirate Hall of Fame. His engaging presentations have been featured by community organizations, museums, and The History Channel. A retired US Marine Corps CWO5, Robert now lives in Palm Harbor, Florida. While researching pirates, he discovered that much of the historical record was […]