Beaufort Historic Site

Pat Holscher Art Show
2021-04-02 16:30 - 18:00 UTC | NC
The Mattie King Davis Art Gallery is excited to welcome Pat Holscher as their Featured Artist for April and May. Holscher creates compelling stills of animals, objects, and places by use of watercolor and acrylics. A show will be held on Friday, April 2 from 4:30 – 6 p.m. at the gallery, located on the grounds of the Beaufort Historic Site at 130 Turner Street, Beaufort, North Carolina, 28516.

For more information about Pat Holscher and or the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery, visit beauforthistoricsite.org, follow the gallery on Facebook @mattiekingdavisgallery, call 252-728-5225, or stop in at the gallery open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Beaufort Historic Site at 130 Turner St, Beaufort N.C. 28516. Masks required.

Learn more about the artist here.

Glass Blowing Demo w/Lu Libby
2021-03-27 10:00 - 16:00 | NC
Come visit our glass blower and watch how he create wonderful pieces of art! This form of glass blowing has been around for centuries and is almost a lost art! He makes small items like pendants, glass beads, marbles, and miniature figurines. He will have items to sell and can even customize them!
FREE EVENT FOR ALL

Masks required

Annie Kinney Art Show
2021-02-12 16:30 - 18:00 | NC
Join the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery in welcoming artist Annie Kinney on February 12 from 4:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. for an art show!
Kinney hails from Ireland and creates many beautiful pieces that showcase her childhood and her time now spent on the Crystal Coast.

Stay tuned to the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery Facebook page to see her work! She will be the Featured Artist for the months of February and March.

For more information about Kinney or the opening, please visit beauforthistoricsite.org, call 252-728-5225 or stop by the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery at 130 Turner St.
The event will follow all COVID-19 procedures. Masks required.

Mattie King Davis Art Gallery to Welcome Artist Annie Kinney in February
The Mattie King Davis Art Gallery is excited to welcome artist Annie Kinney for her first ever solo show on February 12, 4:30 until 6 p.m. Kinney paints primarily with acrylics. Her work showcases life on the Crystal Coast as well as of her homeland, Ireland. Kinney joined the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery this past March and also regularly volunteers for the Gallery. Kinney will be the featured artist for February and March.

For Kinney, creating art has been a lifetime experience. “I spent my childhood painting garden gnomes and selling them to tourists at the Cliffs of Moher, on the west coast of Ireland,” she said. “After entering my first juried exhibition in January 2018, and winning an honorable mention, that accolade became the catalyst for making a greater commitment to my art career.”
“My favorite thing about painting is the very beginning or the “block in”, where I start with simple shapes and basic color to visualize the finished piece,” she said. “Getting a strong start is the most fundamental element for me in painting.”

When asked how she would describe her style, she said: “At first, I was very occupied with the notion that I must have a style. After taking many workshops, I’ve realized that value relationships in a painting are more important than trying to develop a style. One’s style is like handwriting; it’s unique and becomes more apparent as you create.”

Kinney will be showcasing a number of new pieces for the show. One piece, “Lifeguard Station at Fanore Beach,” she said is her favorite piece of her entire show collection as she feels not only did she give it justice, but it also gives her a great sense of nostalgia.

“I grew up going to Fanore Beach, with its dark golden sand, crystal clear water and the backdrop of bare limestone hills that make this a very distinctive Geosite known as the “Burren” …it is a unique landscape…with County Clare having the most extensive landscapes of this type in all of Europe,” she said. “A day at Fanore Beach was always great fun as a youngster! With the first hint of a summer-like day, surfers and beach bathers would disrobe and head for the Baltic waters of the Atlantic for a dip. The one-manned lifeguard station was our reassurance that we wouldn’t drown while the caution flag was flying!”

Kinney said she hopes all will come to her show and see for themselves the passion she puts into each piece. “My approach to painting is to capture the essence of my subjects, using light as my compass. My art is crafted using the best acrylic pigments, and every painting is sealed in an archival varnish that will protect it for decades,” she said. “I have an emotional connection to all my paintings and I hope you will too when you visit my show at the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery!”

For more information about Annie Kinney and or the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery, visit beauforthistoricsite.org, follow the gallery on Facebook @mattiekingdavisgallery, call 252-728-5225, or stop in at the gallery open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Beaufort Historic Site at 130 Turner St, Beaufort N.C. 28516.

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Valentine Party Auction
2021-02-12 08:00 - 21:00 | NC

The Art of Lettering
2021-02-04 10:00 - 12:00 | NC
In this basic two-hour workshop, “The Art of Lettering,” students will learn basic modern lettering techniques using a variety brush markers from Krisan Murphy. A lettering guide designed by her as well as two pens are included in the $60 price.

Although it is designed for beginners, this workshop would also be enjoyed as a refresher course for those with some lettering experience.
Limited to 8. Call 252-728-5225 or visit the Old Beaufort Shop at 130 Turner St. to purchase your ticket today!

Learn more about Krisan Murphy: https://calligraphymyname.com/

Womble, Tuchek, and Johnson Art Opening
2020-12-04 16:30 - 18:00 | NC
Join us for an art opening on December 4 from 4:30 – 6PM at the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery! The show will feature artwork from Jimmy Craig Womble, Lisa Tuchek, and Mandy Johnson!
Stay tuned to see more about these wonderful artists as well as their work that will be a part of the opening!
Please be aware that the opening will follow all COVID guidelines at the time it takes place. Masks are required for entry to the gallery and only a select number will be allowed in the gallery at a time. Thank you for understanding.

Fall Art Sale
2020-10-10 21:00 | NC
Beaufort Historical Association Honors Fall Party with Art Auction

For the past 28 years, the Fall Party has taken place every year as a way to raise funds for the Beaufort Historical Association. While it is about raising these crucial funds, it is also about joining together as friends to celebrate the Association, season, and one another.

This year’s Fall Party will be unlike any other as it will be a Fall Art Auction. It will be a celebration of the history of the party and the artists who have been featured. The Association is excited to welcome back past Fall Party artists for this special event. While unable to join in person, this virtual aspect will allow all to learn about the history of the Fall Party, Association, and have the chance to purchase beautiful artwork from past artists.

The art will be gradually added and is available for bidding at bidpal.net/2020fallartsale. The auction will end October 10 at 9 p.m. As the event nears, the association will share further information about the auction on their socials, website, and bidpal.net/2020fallartsale. The proceeds will go towards the restorations efforts of the Beaufort Historic Site Old Jail c.1829.

The Association will be featuring work from the following Fall Party artists: Dee Knott (1992), Charles Sharpe (1995), Coleman Dance (2000), Judy Crane (2004), Dan Nelson (2010), Bob Rankin (2011), Trisha Adams (2013), Jim Carson (2014), Susan Hecht (2015), Fen Rascoe (2016), Jaquelin Perry (2018), Gosia Tojza (2019).

Since 1992 the party has been held at a private Beaufort home, and each year the walls of that home have been filled with the breathtaking art of a local artist, like the ones mentioned above. The first party took place at the historic Sloo House c. 1768. The owners Mr. and Mrs. R. Hunter Chadwick, Jr. were the first to open their doors for the party.

“We were flattered to be asked,” Brenda Chadwick said. “Everyone was helpful in the planning process. It was such a pleasant experience. People were happy and excited for it to be at a different venue.”

The watercolors of national award-winning artist Dee Knott were showcased and for sale that year. Her pieces were a compilation of still lifes, boats, landscapes, and portraits.
Before Knott’s paintings adorned the walls of Chadwick’s home, the two women had already been acquainted.

“I had a gift shop called Chadwick House and it was right beside Royal James in Beaufort,” Chadwick said. Just directly across the way was the studio of Dee Knott, right beside the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center.

“She kept coming in and buying artificial pansies all the time, and finally I asked “Dee, what are you doing with all these pansies?!” and she said “Well I am painting them!” and all of her paintings were just fabulous. The art is the most important part of the party I think and marvelous job has been done bringing in the artist each year.”

The event was a momentous success for the Association. It attracted an estimated 175 people and netted $9,500. It took the help of the staff, many volunteers, and sponsors such as Richard and Lucia Stanley to begin this annual special event. “The party has really grown in success over the years from, while the location changes the art always remains consistently beautiful and different,” Lucia Stanley said.

“We are missing so much this year, be we cannot let October go by without recognizing Brenda Chadwick who had the idea for the first Fall Party, and the homeowners and artists who kept it amazing through the years,” Patricia Suggs, Executive Director of the Beaufort Historical Association said.

For more information about the Fall Art Auction call 252-728-5225. To learn more about the artists and to start bidding on the art, visit bidpal.net/2020fallpartyartsale. The auction will close Saturday, October 10 at 9 p.m.

Barn Quilt Workshop
2020-10-08 10:00 - 14:00 | NC
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.

(SOLD OUT) Pine Needle Basket Workshop
2020-09-28 10:00 - 14:00 | NC
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.

Black History Bus Tour
2020-09-19 13:30 - 14:30, 2020-09-05 15:00 - 16:00 | NC
Join the Beaufort Historic site for a special English Double-Decker Bus Tour about Black History in Beaufort, N.C. Beaufort native, Curtis Oden will narrate. This informative historic bus tour will cover over 25 sites and will take off from the Beaufort Historic Site at 130 Turner St. on September 5 at 3 p.m. and September 19 at 1:30 p.m. The tour will last about an hour and will cost $15 per person.
The bus will be driven through the streets of downtown Beaufort while Oden points out historic sites such as churches, stores, and residents that have been influential in shaping black history in Beaufort.
One of the very first black-owned stores in the town was a shoe shop that sat next to the Josiah Bell House on Turner St. “It was one of the very first black-owned shoe shops and it was run by Mr. Adam Wright and also my great grandfather, Collins Oden, and then later my great uncle Curtis Oden was the one who ran it,” Oden said.
Oden’s relatives were not the only black-owned businesses in the area. Just down the road on Front St. was a blacksmith shop that was owned by a man named Mr. Fisher. On that same street was the Sam Lipman Convenience Store and it sat directly where the First Citizens Bank ATM is now.
While Oden will point out many older historic areas, he also will show you some of the places he grew up visiting such as the Purvis Chapel A.M.E. Zion Methodist Church and the old location of The Beaufort Theater.
“During the ’50s and ’60s my friends and I would go to the Beaufort Theater, and see then it was whites would sit on the main level and the blacks would have to set in the balcony, but it was always okay, we would make jokes about how we really had the best seats in the house!” Oden said. “I grew up and was baptized at the Methodist Church (Purvis Church) and that is where blacks and whites would worship together, there it was also white people on the main level and blacks in the balcony.”
No stranger to the community, Oden said he is excited to come back and narrate this tour for Beaufort and all of its residents and visitors. He said one of his favorite things about doing the tour is getting to talk about all that Beaufort used to be and what it has become to all of the tour groups. “I like getting to see the people’s excitement about the things I am telling them about Beaufort,” Oden said, “Getting to have had grown up in the community and being able to do this tour and talk about some of the stuff I grew up with has been one of my favorite things.”
Tickets are on sale now at the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center. For more information or to reserve your ticket, call 252-728-5225 or visit the center at 130 Turner Street, Beaufort. Masks are required for the tour.

Volunteer Instagram Live
2020-09-17 12:00 - 12:10 | NC
Join us on September 17 for an Instagram LIVE Q&A about Volunteering at the Beaufort Historic Site! Our Public Relations Director, Hannah, will be live to answer sent in and if any live questions about the Beaufort Historic Site, the Beaufort Historical Association, and volunteer positions! The LIVE will last for 5 – 10 minutes and will be available for viewing after. Be sure to hop in and maybe you will get to go live with us.

Pine Needle Basket Workshop (CANCELED)
2020-09-14 10:00 - 14:00 | NC
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.

Ornament Making Weekend Workshop
2020-08-31 10:00 - 12:00 | NC
Join us at the Beaufort Historic Site for an Ornament Making Workshop to get into the holiday spirit. A variety of designs will be available to make 6 perfect coastal Christmas ornaments! The workshop will take place at the Beaufort Historic Site, 130 Turner Street Beaufort. The cost is $30 and 10 spots are available. Please call 252-728-5225 to sign up now! Funds help support the Beaufort Historic Site and the many events and preservation programs held at it every year.

Barn Quilt Workshop
2020-08-20 10:00 - 14:00 | NC
CLASS NOW FULL. Please call 252-728-5225 to join the Waitlist.

Please be aware that all events at the Beaufort Historic Site are open to change in light of COVID19. For more information please call 252-728-5225. Thank you.
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. Our barn quilts will be 24”x24” and you will be able to take your quilt home with you! Please sign up by calling 252-728-5225 or in the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner St.
Materials Fee $60, an additional fee for a monogram and frame (read more below)- Limit 6. 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.

Barn Quilt Option:
Pricing:
$60 for class (quilt class will offer a variety of colors with with singular design)
Additions:
- $20 for an added frame around
- FREE for an added monogram
***if you would like an addition, you must notify us at 252-728-5225 one week in advance***

Janet Jaworski Art Opening
2020-08-15 17:00 - 19:00 | NC
Please be aware that all events at the Beaufort Historic Site are open to change in light of COVID19. For more information please call 252-728-5225. Thank you.
The Mattie King Davis Art Gallery is excited to welcome artist Janet Jaworski for an art show on Saturday, August 15 at 5 p.m. at 130 Turner Street, Beaufort, N.C. The event is free and will follow federal, state, and local guidance regarding COVID19 during the time of the show. Jaworski is a North Carolina artist based in Morehead City. She paints primarily with oils. Many of her works showcase the beautiful wildlife, seascapes, and more of the Crystal Coast.

“When my husband came down here for work, we were struck by the area,” she said. “We would be wandering and exploring nature and wildlife, he started doing more photography… and now many of his photos are the start of my paintings.”

Jaworski’s style reflects her vibrant personality; her paintings are full of color and life rather it be one of the tumbling ocean or a soaring bird. “My style has always had to do with color. I love color and it is one of those elements I strive to have standout in my paintings,” she said. “I also want to portray a realist image but work within those images to create abstractions.”

She is no stranger to design though. While raising her family she spent much of her career working in graphic design in Worcester, M.A. As her children began to move out she zoned in more on her art. She began taking workshops at the Worcester Art Museum and even started selling some work at a local farmers market.

“My daughter was in charge of a farmer’s market in Acton…the market allowed for one artisan per week and she signed me up for a slot for spring and fall,” she said. “I was not expecting much, but to my surprise I sold quite a bit, and in the fall, people came back to buy again. She feels very proud to have launched me 11 years ago.”

After moving to North Carolina she became involved in the artistic community. She is on the Executive Board of the Arts Council of Carteret County, takes classes with artist Heather Sink, participates in multiple workshops throughout the county, volunteers at the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery, and is in charge of hanging art at the Cassie Howe Algeo Gallery within the Carteret Health Care Hospital. She said she loves getting to meet fellow artists and travel to different locations to create.

When asked about her favorite accomplishment thus far she said, “Bringing people joy. Once you have finished a painting it really has a life of its own.”

Join us in welcoming Jaworski this August at the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery. She will be the featured artist for August and September. For more information about the gallery or the artist, call 252- 728-5225, visit beauforthistoricsite.org, or stop by the gallery at 130 Turner Street.

Beginning Rug Hooking
2020-08-14 10:00 - 14:00 | NC
Please be aware that all events at the Beaufort Historic Site are open to change in light of COVID19. For more information please call 252-728-5225. Thank you.
Rug hooking has been around for centuries. It started out for those that could not afford machine-made carpets. They would use scraps of materials that were available at the time. It is still a time-honored craft, and we would like to invite you to come to learn how to hook a small piece to take home! Please sign up by calling 252-728-5225 or in the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner St. Held in the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center. For more information call 252-728-5225 or visit the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner Street.
Materials fee $25- 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.

Pine Needle Basket Workshop (SOLD OUT)
2020-06-25 10:00 - 14:00 | NC
SOLD OUT. CALL 252-728-5225 TO JOIN THE WAITLIST.
Pine needle basket-making dates to almost 9,000 years ago and the baskets served as a vessel for grain, crops, and other essentials. All supplies provided. Bring a bag lunch. Seating limited to 6-8. Tickets are $45 in advance. For more information call 252-728-5225 or visit the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner Street
Dates Subject to Change. Non-refundable Materials Fee Paid 1 Week in advance. Please call for details, to confirm dates and for possible openings.

American Flag Retirement Ceremony
2020-06-12 17:00 - 18:00 | NC
Event subject to change. Please call us at 252-728-5225 for questions.
It may come as a surprise to many that one of the proper methods of retiring your tattered or damaged flag is in fact-to burn it. After the flag is cut into pieces, we ceremoniously burn the pieces one by one, starting with the stripes and ending with the blue field. Honor Flag Day with us at this event. Held on the Beaufort Historic Site grounds. For more information call 252-728-5225 or visit the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner Street.
Free – Bring your flag to retire the proper way!

Floor Cloth Workshop - SOLD OUT
2020-06-11 10:00 - 14:00 | NC
EVENT IS SOLD OUT, CALL 252-728-5225 FOR WAITLIST

Event subject to change. Please call us at 252-728-5225 for questions.
Area canvas rugs, today known as floor cloths, had their start in 18th century England. Initially used by the wealthy, the designs and patterns mimicked parquet flooring, tile, and marble. Unique designs are made in a variety of styles and colors, using many techniques. Join us in learning the art and fun of these floor cloths!

Beginners welcome! Space is limited to 6 participants. Materials fee $40. The floor cloths are made of linoleum and are 24″x 36″. One can choose from three patterns that are listed below, if the topiary is chosen, please inform us of the monogram at least 24 hrs in advanced of the workshop. When signing up please reference which design you would like! Thank you!

For more information call 252-728-5225 or visit the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner Street. Dates Subject to Change. Non-refundable Materials Fee Paid 1 Week in advance. Please call for details, to confirm dates and for possible openings.

Design Options: (please notify us when signing up which you would prefer, thank you. If you would like to topiary please inform us of the monogram at least 24 hrs in advanced of the workshop)

Visit the Warped Weavers on Monday & Wednesdays - Upon Availability
2020-06-03 10:00 - 2020-12-16 12:00 | NC
Come watch our weavers weave on 200-year-old looms. The Warped Weavers have been volunteering at the Beaufort Historic Site for over 30 years and they sell all of their rugs, towels, and other items in the Old Beaufort Shop. Stop by the Leffers Cottage or Mattie King Davis Art Gallery, you might want to learn to do it too! Every Monday and Wednesday up through the end of the year! Be sure to bring your mask!

**The Weavers plan to weave every Monday and Wednesday in the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery or the Leffers Cottage between 10 a.m. until noon. Please call 252-728-5225 to make sure the weavers are in before visiting. They want to be ready to welcome you!!**

"Feels Like Falling Kristy Harvey Drive-By Book Signing"
2020-05-02 14:00 - 16:00 | NC
This Saturday, May 2, from 2 -4 p.m. join the Beaufort Historical Association in welcoming local author Kristy Harvey for a “Feels Like Falling Drive-By Book Signing.” Kristy will be signing at the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner Street.
From the best selling author of the Peachtree Bluff series comes Feels like Falling, an odd-couple tale of friendship that asks just how much our past choices define our happiness. Based on two young women, Diana Harrington and Gray Howard, the book showcases what modern womanhood is like through two vastly different lenses.
Feels Like Falling has already been recognized as A Spring 2020 Okra Pick, Parade’s 20 Most Anticipated Books of Early 2020, Mary Kay Andrews’ Reading Challenge Women’s Fiction Pick and Working Mother’s 20 Most Anticipated Books of 2020.
Feels Like Falling is now available for purchase by clicking here. When ordering your book, be sure to fill out the order notes if you would like Kristy to sign your book and add a personalized inscription. The book will also be available for purchase at the Drive-By, as well as her Peachtree Bluff trilogy. Curbside pickup and shipping are available. There will be an additional fee for shipping. Please inform us in the order notes or by calling 252-728-5225 for your preference.
Support the Beaufort Historical Association while celebrating local author, Kristy Harvey, as she soars her way to becoming a New York Times best selling author!
For questions or more information about Feels Like Falling, please call 252-728-5225.

**CANCELED** Publick Day
2020-04-18 09:00 - 16:00 | NC
** CANCELED**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 pr@beauforthistoricsite.org. 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.

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**CANCELED** Susan Zurenda Writers Workshop
2020-03-26 10:00 - 12:00 | NC
We regret to inform you that the BHA will be canceling both Susan Zurenda events at this time. The site is still open and we invite you to visit! The Old Beaufort Shop is currently selling Zurendas’ book, Bells for Eli.
Susan Zurenda, author of Bells for Eli, will be hosting a writing workshop at the Beaufort Historic Site, 130 Turner Street. The workshop is a great way for writers to exchange ideas and learn from a published author. The workshop is limited to 15, so reserve your spot ASAP. Tickets are $40 and will include a copy of Zurendas’ book, Bells for Eli. For more information or to purchase your tickets visit www.beauforthistoricsite.org, call 252-728-5225, or stop in at the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner St.

** CANCELED ** Susan Zurenda Lunch and Learn
2020-03-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Clawson’s Restaurant, 425 Front St., Beaufort, NC, 28516, United States
We regret to inform you that the BHA will be canceling both Susan Zurenda events at this time. The site is still open and we invite you to visit! The Old Beaufort Shop is currently selling Zurendas’ book, Bells for Eli.
Join the BHA for a literary luncheon with author Susan Zurenda. Zurenda will be signing books, meeting with attendees, and speak about her debut book, Bells for Eli. The luncheon will take place at Clawson’s Restaurant at 425 Front Street, Beaufort NC. Tickets are $30. For more information or to purchase your tickets visit www.beauforthistoricsite.org, call 252-728-5225, or stop in at the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner St.

Volunteer Training
2020-03-10 09:00 - 16:00 | NC
Attendees are invited to learn about volunteering at the Beaufort Historic Site, 130 Turner St. Anyone interested in historic preservation and research, student educational programs, driving a double-decker bus, leading tours, retail sales in the gift shop or helping with the many committees that are the backbone of the Association are welcome to attend. For more information please call 252-728-5225.

Membership Drive Valentine Party
2020-02-09 14:00 - 16:00 | NC
Each year, the Sunday before Valentine’s Day, the Beaufort Historical Association welcomes the public to enjoy food, fun, and fellowship as it opens the authentically restored homes and buildings of the Beaufort Historic Site during its annual Valentine Membership Party. This year’s event will be held Sunday, February 9, between 2 and 4 p.m., welcoming current members and encouraging new members to join.
The Membership Drive has been a tradition for many years. It started in 1992 as a Valentine’s Party in a private home to attract new members. By 2000 the planning committee realized that the attendance had more than outgrown any private home in Beaufort. The party is now hosted at the Historic Site, where two acres and all authentically restored houses and buildings are open for members and potential members to enjoy and learn more about this area’s coastal heritage.
Each house or building features different, special refreshments for visitors to enjoy. There will be beer and pizza in the Jail, olive oil tastings in the Courthouse, an oyster roast in the School Master’s Cottage, hot mulled cider in the Leffer’s Cottage, fudge in the Apothecary, sparkle and fizz beverages in the Josiah Bell House, wine and cheese in the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery, hot chocolate and coffee in the Safrit Historical Center, and hors d’oeuvres and spirts under the tent. An on-site docent will be present in each of the buildings to answer questions about the history of the structure and the furnishings found within.
A special part of the Valentine Membership Party will be an art opening with featured artist, Heather Sink, whose work will be on display and for purchase at the circa 1732 Mattie King Davis Art Gallery. Sink hails from Northern England and now resides in Beaufort. Many of her pieces showcase her time spent in Northern England as well as here in Beaufort.

“My favorite thing about painting is the journey, the process, and learning,” she said. “Painting has connected me with all kinds of wonderful people that have a common interest.”

Before opening Craving Art Studio she taught art to students in the North Carolina Public School System. Today she still teaches art in her studio and at workshops. Many of the artists featured in the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery have even been mentored and or influenced by Sink. Heather Sink will be the gallery’s featured artist for February and March, be sure to stop in and see her gorgeous work. Visit the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery Facebook page to get a peek at some pieces!
All are invited to this FREE Valentine’s Party. Be sure to come and bring along family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors who have an interest in joining the Beaufort Historical Association and taking part in the varied preservation and education programs.
The BHA’s strong association of individuals dedicated to preserving the treasured history of Beaufort spans across the county, state, and nation and offers a wide range of membership levels. Dues start at $25 for students and senior citizens, $35 contributor, $100 sponsor level and upwards, and each tier of membership receives special benefits. Among a few of the benefits offered, members can enjoy both complimentary tours of the Historic Site and tours of the Historic District aboard the BHA’s vintage English Double-Decker bus, discounts in the Museum’s shop, free tickets to major events such as the Beaufort Old Homes and Gardens Tour, a subscription to the BHA’s quarterly newsletter and the opportunity to participate in a number of social activities and other special events throughout the year.
Membership will be accepted with great appreciation by the BHA at the event or application envelopes may be picked up at the Membership Party and returned by mail at a later date. Memberships are also available at www.beauforthistoricsite.org. For more information about the Valentine Party, stop by the Visitor’s Center at 130 Turner Street, call 252-728-5225, or visit www.beauforthistoricsite.org.

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Aqua
Clawson’s 1905 Resturant
Backstreet Pub
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Country Aire
Domino’s Pizza
Donna’s Deli @ the Pig
FishTowne Brewhouse
Hoopers
Mezcalito
No Name Pizza
Panera Bread
Papa Johns
Pizza Hut
Salty Catch Seafood
Slice Bakery
Turner Street Market
Black Sheep
Beaufort Olive Oil
Zaxby’s
Jack’s Waterfront Bar
Promise Land Market

January Membership Meeting
2020-01-21 18:00 - 21:00 | St. Paul’s Church, 215 Ann Street, Beaufort, NC, 28516, United States
Members and prospective ones are invited to join the Beaufort Historical Association for the Annual Membership Meeting and potluck dinner on January 21, 6 p.m., at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 215 Ann Street in Beaufort. The meeting is a perfect opportunity to make friends with fellow members and new ones while enjoying a delicious meal.
During the meeting, there will be a special presentation of the film Beaufort Remembers, a Scrapbook Productions, Inc. and Beaufort Documentary Group film about the daily life of Beaufort from the 1920s to the 1960s, told in the voices of those who lived it.
“The premiere of the documentary in December was a huge success bringing the whole community together in celebration of Beaufort’s past,” BHA Executive Director Patricia Suggs said. The event was completely sold out, so this gives our members a chance to see a portion of the film.”
The 2019 Volunteer Awards will also be presented. The BHA will present the prestigious Edward and Frances Piver Volunteer of the Year Award to the outstanding volunteer of the year. This award was established in 1968 by the Piver children to honor their parents.
The selected recipients of the Piver award are a group that has excelled above their commitment to the BHA and have been leading figures in its success. The Association is fortunate to have volunteers who give their time and talents in a variety of ways from guided tours, driving the double-decker bus, serving on committees, answering phones, helping with events, and more.
The Newcomer, Longevity, Couples, and Fundraiser awards will also be presented. The Newcomer is for the “rookie” who has made a meaningful contribution in a relatively short time as a member. The Longevity is presented to a long-time volunteer who has devoted time over many years and provided unselfish assistance to the BHA in a variety of ways. The Fundraiser is for the person who does an outstanding job of raising funds for the BHA’s many needs. This fundraising may be a part of an event, for an individual project, or for a continued generation of funds over the years. Lastly, the Couples award goes to an energetic pair who doubles their fun by donating their expertise and enthusiasm resulting in twice as much service to the BHA.
Nominations are now being accepted and submissions can be made by cutting out and mailing in your ballot to the Beaufort Historical Association at 150 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC 28516. The ballot can be downloaded online at www.beauforthistoricsite.org. You may also call 252-728-5225 or email officemanager@beauforthistoricsite.org to submit a nomination.
For additional information on the Membership Meeting, stop by the Visitors Center at 130 Turner Street, call 252-728-5225, or visit beauforthistoricsite.org.

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Beaufort Remembers Film Screening
2019-12-01 16:00 - 19:00 | Beaufort Hotel, 2440 Lennoxville Rd, Beaufort, NC, 28516, United States
**SOLD OUT**
A documentary film of daily life in Beaufort from the 1920s to the 1960s, told in the voices of those who lived it, will be shown for the first time at Beaufort Hotel on Sunday, December 1, at 4:00 p.m. The film was conceived and produced by the Beaufort Documentary Group with Scrapbook Video Productions, Inc., as an independent project relying mainly on contributions of the citizens of Beaufort—their memories, stories, photos, and finances. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the Beaufort Historical Association, 130 Turner Street.

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Community Thanksgiving Feast
2019-11-24 11:30 - 13:00 | NC
For over 20 years the Community Thanksgiving Feast has brought together friends, neighbors, and visitors. Families have traveled from near and far to enjoy the special Beaufort community spirit. To many, this event kicks off the holiday season and allows them the perfect chance to connect with new friends while catching up with old ones.
This year’s feast will take place on November 24 from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the Beaufort Historic Site grounds, 130 Turner Street. For $25 per person one can get a traditional Thanksgiving meal that is prepared and donated by our Beaufort restaurants, as well as Scarborough Fare Catering; a family-oriented catering company with ties to Beaufort.
Scarborough Faire Catering is owned by Allison Thomas and her brother, Justin Wilkes. They have a home in Beaufort, and each year they bring their whole family to help with the feast. Their passion for food and southern hospitality make them the perfect fit for the Community Thanksgiving Feast.
The National Charity League, a mother and daughter organization will also be working the feast by welcoming guests, serving food, and preparing their homemade apple pies.
The feast will feature the traditional Thanksgiving turkey with dressing and gravy, as well as delicious ham and all the side dishes such as collard greens, sweet and mashed potatoes, soups and chowders, ice cream, assorted pies, and more.
A special thanks to Aqua, Clawson’s 1905, Black Sheep, La Perla, Dockhouse, Finz Grill, Ribeyes, Royal James Café, Scarborough Faire Catering, The Charity League, Cru Wine Bar and Coffee Shop, The General Store, Turner Street Market, Moonrakers, Donna’s Deli, Roland’s BBQ, Spouter Inn, Stillwater, 34 Degrees North, and City Kitchen. These wonderful restaurants, companies, and volunteers take time out of their busy schedules to participate in this holiday event.
For more information or to purchase your ticket, please call 252-728-5225 or stop in at the Welcome Center. The event will be held rain or shine on the Beaufort Historic Site grounds. All proceeds benefit the Beaufort Historical Association and its restoration and educational programs.

Tickets are sold out for this event
