Beaufort Historic Site

Fall Party
2025-10-25 18:30 - 21:30 UTC | Beaufort Historic Site, 150 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC, United States
The celebrated Fall Party is a seasonal favorite event in Beaufort! Come join us at the Beaufort Historic Site for live cool Jazz by Quincy Jones, Autumn themed heavy hours d’oeuvres, an open bar, and a special Art Show opening in the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery featuring the work of Featured Artist, Heather Sink.
Tickets are $150. For more information, contact the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center at 252-728-5225.

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Voices of the Past
2025-11-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Old Burying Ground, 411 Ann Street, Beaufort, NC, 28516
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. We can only welcome between 150 to 200 guests, so be sure to reserve your spot by time slot 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.
For more information, contact the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center at 252-728-5225.

TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT.
Physical tickets will be available for pickup at will-call in the Welcome Center before the event or on the day of the event.

Swedish Advent Star Workshop
2025-11-06 09:00 - 14:00 | 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 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.

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Bonehenge Excursion
2025-11-08 11:00 - 12:30 | Beaufort Historic Site, 150 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC, United States
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

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*Bonehenge Whale Center is a charitable 501c3 non-profit and gratefully accepts donations to maintain the building and further work.

Blackbeard Presentation by Robert Jacob
2025-11-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Beaufort Historic Site, 150 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC, United States
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 contradictory or inaccurate. His latest book, Blackbeard: The Truth Revealed, is widely regarded as the definitive work on the world’s most famous pirate.

Japanese Pin Cup Flower Frog Workshop
2025-11-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Beaufort Historic Site, 150 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC, United States
Join us for this unique workshop, part of our Living History series. In this session, you’ll create a beautiful heavy iron pin cup featuring a flower frog for holding floral arrangements. The basket is crafted on a #’ maple base using the traditional Nantucket weaving technique. It incorporates Hamburg cane as the primary weaver, complemented by a navy blue rim secured with waxed linen.
The finished piece measures 3 inches in diameter and 3 inches tall. The class will be held on November 18th at 9 AM in the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center and will be led by instructor Kathy Petronzio. This 4-hour class is $75.
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.

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Jumble Sale
2025-11-22 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. 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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Book Launch and Luncheon for Elizabeth and the Baby Otter
2025-11-22 10:30 - 14:00 | Dunes Club of Atlantic Beach, 710 E Fort Macon Rd., Atlantic Beach, NC, 28512, United States
Join us for the Book Launch and Luncheon for Elizabeth and the Baby Otter which is a new children’s hardcover picture book set amid the Cape Lookout National Seashore about the adventures of a little girl and a baby otter. Written by local author, Deborah Van Dyken, and illustrated by local artist, Barbi Bailey-Smith, they will both speak about how they wrote, illustrated, and published this book. This luncheon event will be held at the Dunes Club in Atlantic Beach, and Deborah and Barbi will be available to personally autograph copies of their book. Please come and get in touch with your inner otter!
Tickets are $45.
PLEASE NOTE: There is no reserved seating for this event at the beautiful Dunes Club. Tables will be set for 6 with seating on a first-come basis. In this intimate setting every seat feels VIP. All tickets include a luncheon salad, muffin, and citrus tart desert with choice of coffee, tea, or water. A cash bar will be available with a selection of wines, and books will be on sale before and after the luncheon. At the event we recommend cards over cash to ensure waits for book sales and signings are as brief as possible.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

10:30-11:30 – Early Bird Book Sales & Signing
11:30-12:00 – Guest Meet & Greet, Cash Bar Opens, Book Sales & Signing
12:00-1:00 – Formal Welcome, Luncheon & Talk with Author & Illustrator
1:00-2:00 – Post Luncheon Book Sales & Signing

Beaufort Holiday Art Walk
2025-12-13 13:00 - 16:00
Enjoy a festive afternoon in Historic Downtown Beaufort from 1–4 p.m.! Celebrate the season while exploring a wide variety of art by regional artists showcased throughout downtown shops, galleries, and restaurants. The Art Walk begins at The Beaufort Historic Site, 130 Turner Street, where the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery will feature the works of Lisa Tuchek, Jimmy Craig Womble, and Beth Roy.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 252-728-5225, or stop by the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center at 130 Turner Street.

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Historic Beaufort Candlelight Tour
2025-12-13 17:00 - 20:00
Local homeowners, churches, and inns will open their doors so the public can delight in their festive atmosphere and decorations. The Beaufort Historic Site buildings will also be open. Tickets are $25 (non-refundable). For more information or to purchase your tickets visit www.beauforthistoricisite.org, call 252-728-5225, or stop in at the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner St.
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