The Old Homes Tour Kickoff Party & Bartender Challenge
2024-06-01 16:00 - 18:00 UTC
The Old Homes Tour Kickoff Party features the popular Bartenders’ Challenge as well as an art preview show from the selected Old Homes Tour artist.
Tickets are $45.
GET YOUR TICKET HERE!
Tickets are nonrefundable.

Nantucket Basket
2024-06-04 09:00 - 16:00
The bowl serves as a mold, and we will weave over it. Materials are reed, bleached cane and waxed linen. Join us to complete this project in one day. This basket has a 6” diameter and is 5” tall.
Limit 10 Materials Fee: $75

Led by Kathy Petronzio
Tickets are nonrefundable.

American Flag Retirement Ceremony
2024-06-14 17:30 - 18:30
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. Come join us for this wonderful event! What a better way to spend an evening on Flag Day! Held outside on Historic Grounds.
Free

Led by Karl Finley

Purvis Chapel Choir Concert
2024-06-27 19:00 - 21:00
Uplifting concert by the Purvis Chapel Choir held at one of the oldest AME Zion churches in the state. A great community event to celebrate the kickoff of the Beaufort Historical Association’s Old Homes Tour weekend. Tickets are $20 with all proceeds to be given to the chapel.
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Tickets are nonrefundable.

63rd Annual Beaufort Old Homes Tour
2024-06-28 10:00 - 2024-06-29 16:00
The 63rd annual walking tour of private homes, gardens, churches and historic places is the last full weekend in June. Houses of all sizes and ages, the Beaufort Historic Site buildings, the Old Burying Ground, narrated bus tours of the historic district; a music concert and an antique car show are all highlights of this signature event.

Tickets available for pre-sale. Please call our Welcome Center at 252.728.5225 to place an order.
Tickets are $35.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKET HERE!
Tickets are nonrefundable.

Old Homes Tour After Party
2024-06-29 16:00 - 18:00
Enjoy delicious food and drink to commemorate the Old Homes Tour weekend with us! Kristy Harvey will also be signing books and enjoying in the merriment of the Old Homes Tour as well as the launch of her new book, A Happier Life.
Tickets are free upon purchase of an Old Homes Tour ticket. If you have not purchased a tour ticket, After Party tickets are $20.00.
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!
Tickets are nonrefundable.

Southern Brunch Celebration "A Happier Life" with Kristy Harvey
2024-06-30 11:00 - 14:00
Join us for a Southern Brunch at the Beaufort Hotel. The Beaufort Hotel will be serving delicious food, music by Blue Moon Jazz, and a special celebration of the release of Kristy Harvey’s brand new book A Happier Life!
Tickets are $150. Tickets include a copy of A Happier Life.
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Summer Party
2024-07-13 19:00 - 23:00
Enjoy a night of Southern Charm and Celebration experiencing Beaufort Summers with a fabulous summer party at the Beaufort Historic Site, 130 Turner St. Come and indulge in wonderful food by Scarborough Fare Catering, an open bar, live music, and a silent auction with the proceeds benefiting the Beaufort Historical Association.

Unfortunately, the party is sold out as of now. If you are still interested in attending, we have a waitlist in case a spot opens up! Please call the Welcome Center at (252)728-5225 to ensure your name gets on the list.

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE AUCTION

Glass Sculpture
2024-07-20 11:00 - 15:00
Come visit with Curtis and his glass sculpture! He is a master glass sculpturer and lampworker and creates a variety of items, especially sea life. He will be demonstrating the art of glass and you would also be able to purchase items also.
Free! No registration – on the BHA grounds

With Curtis Cecil

Beginner Adult Pine Needle Workshop
2024-08-08 09:30 - 14:00
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
Limit -10 Fee: $60.

Taught by Penny Holland
Tickets are nonrefundable.

Square Perspectives II Opening
2024-08-16 16:30 - 18:00
Don’t miss the opening of “Square Perspectives II” at the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery on Friday, August 16th, from 4:30 to 6 PM. This exhibition highlights beautiful artwork from the dedicated volunteers who play a vital role in keeping the gallery thriving! The title “Square Perspectives II” perfectly represents the theme of our upcoming exhibition, featuring a stunning selection of square-format oil and acrylic paintings from a range of talented artists. Displayed thoughtfully in the gallery’s main room, each piece invites you to explore a unique artistic vision. We invite you to join us for this free event and experience a gorgeous collection of artwork!

Barn Quilt Workshop
2024-08-23 09:00 - 13:00
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 it home with you!
Limit 6 Materials fee $75

Lead by Donna Haggerty
Tickets are nonrefundable.

Volunteer Picnic
2024-09-10 17:30 - 19:00
The Semi-Annual Membership Meeting will be held on the grounds of The Beaufort Historic Site. A picnic with all the trimmings is featured for all those who volunteer or those who want to know more about volunteering for the Beaufort Historical Association and its many events and activities. The event is FREE to the general public.

Nantucket Wine Cooler Class
2024-09-24 09:00 - 16:00
The Nantucket Wine Chiller is woven over an insulated metal form and we will use Hamburg cane to weave the sides. There is a slotted hardwood cherry base and handle. This wonderful basket is a wonderful gift for yourself or someone special!
Taught by Kathy Petronzio
Limit: 10 Material Fee: $100

Bonehenge Excursion
2024-09-27 11:00 - 17:00
Take the double-decker bus to Bonehenge. Inside Bonehenge Whale Center, visitors will walk under a pair of right whale mandibles (lower jaws) and see skeletons of different whale species in various stages of preparation. They will handle baleen, teeth, large bones, and can smell/feel whale oil. I will briefly discuss NC’s impressive whale diversity (34 species!) as well as a bit about biology, conservation, and research. I will also show examples that address the conservation issues of entanglement, ship strikes, and ingestion of plastic debris. Visitors can play some of the interactive challenges (mystery boxes, dolphin dorsal fin photo-ID game, quizzes, etc.) we are setting up inside. The Bonehenge part of the excursion would likely take 30-40 minutes. Must be older than 12 years old.

**** THIS EXCURSION HAS SOLD OUT. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST PLEASE CONTACT THE BHA WELCOME CENTER AT 252.728.5225. THANK YOU! ****

Limit 12 Fee: $20

Lead by Keith Rittmaster and J. Ipock
Tickets are nonrefundable.

Woven Christmas Tree Class
2024-10-15 09:00 - 16:00
This lovely Holiday Tree is woven over a styrofoam form with a cherry base attached to the bottom. The body is woven with Hamburg cane. A fused glass star sits atop your tree and beads are added to form your Christmas lights. This is a fun project to weave and you will leave with a new piece of Christmas decor to enjoy!
Taught by Kathy Petronzio
Limit: 10 Material Fee: $100

Swedish Advent Star
2024-10-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Beaufort Historic Site, 150 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC, United States
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 the class and receive enough material to make two more at home! Please bring at least a dozen clothespins or metal clips.

Class Limit 10 Material Fee – $50
Taught by Jenny Elzy
Please contact our Welcome Center at 252-728-5225 or come in person to 130 Turner Street to claim your spot in this class.

Fall Party
2024-10-26 18:30 - 21:30
Celebrate with the Beaufort Historical Association at our annual Fall Fundraising Party at the Beaufort Historic Site. The event will showcase delicious food from Scarborough Fare, beautiful artwork by featured artist Lyudmila Tomova Clark, and lively music from Blue Moon Jazz.

Unfortunately, the party is sold out as of now. If you are still interested in attending, we have a waitlist in case a spot opens up! Please call the Welcome Center at (252)728-5225 to ensure your name gets on the list.

If you would like to sponsor the event, please click here.

Voices of the Past
2024-11-02 16:00 - 18:00
A special Old Burying Ground Tour will take place on Saturday, November 2 at 4:00, 4:30, and 5:00 p.m. The tour will bring to life the stories of those who have long passed and have been laid to rest in the Old Burying Ground. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for ages 6-12, and will be available for purchase in the Old Beaufort Shop until sold out.
While the Historic Site offers tours of the Old Burying Ground year-round, Voices of the Past will have a twist. Guests will be grouped with an appointed “Burial Caretaker”, who knows the ins and outs of the grounds and will lead them through this unique experience. As guests traverse through the grounds by mere lantern light, they will find the Old Burying Ground quite literally coming to life.
Eight different burial sites of past Beaufort residents with eight unique stories will be a part of this tour. However, instead of the “caretaker” sharing these stories, those who have passed will tell their own stories.
Each tour will last roughly an hour and will only welcome 150 guests, so reserve your spot by time period soon. Tickets are on sale now by calling 252-728-5225 or visiting the Old Beaufort Shop, located on the grounds of the Beaufort Historic Site at 130 Turner Street.

Tickets are nonrefundable.

Pine Needle Ornament Class
2024-11-15 09:30 - 14:00
Get into the festive spirit and join us for a delightful workshop where you’ll craft your very own pine needle ornament, perfect for the holiday season! As part of our Living History Series, this hands-on class will take place at the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center on Friday, November 15th, starting at 9:30 AM. Led by the talented Penny Holland, this session is limited to just 10 participants, ensuring an engaging experience. The materials fee for this class is $60. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make something special—call us at 252-728-5225 for more information or to reserve your spot!

Tickets are nonrefundable.

Jumble Sale
2024-11-23 09:00 - 16:00
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. See attached document for Vendor information.

2024 Jumble Sale Vendor Application

Pine Needle Ornament Workshop
2024-12-06 09:30 - 14:00 | Beaufort Historic Site, 150 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC, United States
Get into the festive spirit and join us for a delightful workshop where you’ll craft your very own pine needle ornament, perfect for the holiday season! As part of our Living History Series, this hands-on class will take place at the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center on Friday, December 6th, starting at 9:30 AM. Led by the talented Penny Holland, this session is limited to just 10 participants, to ensure an engaging experience. The materials fee for this class is $60. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make something special—call us at 252-728-5225 for more information or to reserve your spot!

Tickets are nonrefundable.

Christmas in Peachtree Bluff Dinner at Beaufort Grocery
2024-12-11 18:00 - 20:00
Alongside the beloved Beaufort Holiday Artwalk and Christmas Candlelight Tour, we’re excited to include a special Christmas in Peachtree Bluff Dinner at Beaufort Grocery! This dinner will take place on Wednesday, December 11th at 6 PM and will feature Kristy Harvey, author of Christmas in Peachtree Bluff, along with special guest Jamie DeMent, author of The Farmhouse Chef and CEO of the Kidzu Children’s Museum of North Carolina. Jamie will bring insights from her recent Eisenhower Fellowship travels in France and Italy, where she was selected as one of America’s outstanding leaders. Join us for an evening of delicious food, paired wines from Jamie’s travels, and conversation with two dynamic women from our community. Tickets are $100 per person.

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Christmas in Peachtree Bluff Special Bus Tour with Kristy Harvey
2024-12-12 13:30 - 15:00
In addition to the popular Beaufort Holiday Artwalk and Christmas Candlelight Tour, we’re so excited to include a Christmas in Peachtree Bluff Double-Decker Bus Tour, narrated by Kristy Harvey and Sandy Treadway. Join us on Thursday, December 12th, at 1:30 PM for a tour around Historic Beaufort, where Kristy will share stories and insights about the locations featured in her book, “Christmas in Peachtree Bluff”. Tickets are $15, and space is limited, so be sure to get yours soon! For tickets or more details, please visit or call the Welcome Center at 252-728-5225.

Beaufort Holiday Art Walk
2024-12-14 13:00 - 17:00
Enjoy a festive day in Historic Downtown Beaufort, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Come celebrate the season and enjoy viewing a wide variety of art from regional artists throughout many of the downtown shops, galleries and restaurants. The Art Walk will begin at The Beaufort Historic Site, 130 Turner St. The Mattie King Davis Art Gallery will be featuring local and regional artists. This event is FREE to the general public.

Historic Beaufort Candlelight Homes Tour
2024-12-14 17:00 - 20:00
Tour private homes in Beaufort and ride on the double-decker bus. Homeowners, churches, and inns will open their doors so that the public can delight in their festive décor and decorations. The Beaufort Historic Site buildings will also be open. While the tour is walkable, the double-decker bus will be stopping a long a route and dropping folks off.
Tickets are $25. If interested in purchasing a kids ticket (ages 6 -12), please call 252-728-5225. Kids 5 and under are free. For more information call 252-728-5225 or stop in at the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner St.
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Tickets are available for pick up in our Welcome Center at 130 Turner Street and are nonrefundable.

If you would like to join in on the candlelight decor, luminary kits are available for purchase in the Welcome Center! 15 kits come in a pack for $20!

Annual Membership Meeting
2025-01-21 18:00 - 20:00
Members and prospective members are invited to join the Beaufort Historical Association for the Annual Membership Meeting and potluck dinner, Tuesday, January 21, at 6 pm at St. Paul’s Church, 215 Ann Street. This year’s meeting will feature a special program by Dr. Stan Rule about his research efforts to uncover and preserve the history of cabins, cabin life, and the owners/families who lived on the Southern Outer Banks as it relates to Beaufort families. As a retired pediatrician, local historian, and a new member of the BHA Board of Governors, Stan is dedicated to preserving the personal stories and memories of those who once lived on Core Banks, particularly in relation to the cabins and camps that were lost when the Cape Lookout National Seashore was established.
After the program, awards will be presented to our volunteers for 2024. Since 1986, volunteer awards have been presented to individuals who have truly made the BHA the success it is today. The Association is blessed with hundreds of generous people who give their time and talents. Nominations are being accepted and submissions can be made by contacting the BHA at 130 Turner Street, Beaufort. Nominations can also be made over the phone by calling 252-728-5225 or by emailing officemanager@beauforthistoricsite.org.

Membership Drive Valentine Party
2025-02-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Beaufort Historic Site, 150 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC, United States
The Beaufort Historic Site invites everyone to its annual Valentine Party—a free, exciting celebration that brings the community together for a day filled with fun and connection. This year, the event offers a variety of food and drink in every building for current and prospective members to enjoy as they explore the site and celebrate Valentine’s Day a little early. Visitors are encouraged to stop by the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery during the festivities for an art show featuring local artist Garland Mattox. All we ask is that you join us as a member! Don’t forget to RSVP by February 5th.

Bedazzled Nantucket Basket Workshop
2025-02-11 09:00 - 16:00 | Beaufort Historic Site, 150 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC, United States
The Bedazzled Nantucket is a classic Nantucket Basket crafted over a sturdy plastic mold. It features a 4-inch maple base, with Hamburg cane used for the weaving. A beaded trim is incorporated as you lash the rim, adding a decorative touch. The finished basket measures 6 inches wide and 5 inches tall.
Class limit 10 Material Fee – $75
Taught by Kathy Petronzio
Please contact our Welcome Center at 252-728-5225 or stop by 130 Turner Street to reserve your spot for this class.

Volunteer Training
2025-03-12 09:00 - 16:00
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. Please RSVP to 252-728-5225.
