Beaufort Historic Site

Annual Easter Egg Hunt
2022-04-16 11:00 UTC | NC
Children ages seven and younger are welcome to join the fun. This annual event features prizes, refreshments and over 2,000 eggs. It’s all free – just bring a basket! For more information, visit www.beauforthistoricsite.org, call 252-728-5225, or stop in at the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner St. All events are subject to change.

Angela Harker Art Show
2022-04-01 16:30 - 18:00
The Mattie King Davis Art Gallery is excited to welcome artist Angela Harker this coming April. A free show will be held at the gallery on Friday, April 1 from 4:30 – 6 p.m. All events are subject to change. Harker will be the featured artist for the months of April and May.
“As a child, I was always painting and crafting, and in my early career as a First and Second Grade Teacher, there were countless artistic avenues to explore,” Harker said. “I have always dabbled in anything and everything creative.”
Harker says, growing up in the countryside of Zimbabwe fueled her creative side and feels it is the reason she is drawn to color and light. “The vibrant colors, coupled with the luminosity of pastels and the immediate results that they create really appeal to me.” While many of Harker’s pieces are pastels, she does not restrict herself in the use of other mediums.
While she draws constant inspiration from her homeland, she also draws from the natural world around her. “I have developed a passion for painting animals and love to add this element to the landscapes I paint, be it a bird in the marshes or a wild pony on the North Carolina seashore,” she said. “I strive to create a peaceful and harmonious scene that the observer can easily relate to and enjoy.”
Harker has achieved much in her artistic career and has been accepted into many juried shows. However, she says her “greatest thrill” is when someone wants to purchase a piece and hang it in their home. Many of her pieces are now in homes on several continents.
Come find a special new piece for your home this coming April! For more information about the artist and or the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery, call 252-728-5225, visit beauforthistoricsite.org, stop in at the Safrit Welcome Center at 130 Turner Street.

Embroiderers' Guild
2022-03-28 13:30 - 15:30
The Tryon Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America will be at the Beaufort Historic Site on Monday, March 28 at 1:30 p.m. The local embroiderers guild members are set to be on hand at the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center at 130 Turner Street stitching and working on current projects. The public is welcome to come join in, inquire about guild membership, or bring stitching projects they are having trouble with.
For more information call 252-728-5225 or stop in at the Welcome Center at 130 Turner St.
All events are subject to change.

Volunteer Training
2022-03-10 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. Lunch is included. Please RSVP by February 28. For more information, please call 252-728-5225. All events are subject to change.

Civil War Marker Dedication Ceremony
2022-02-09 15:00 - 17:00
Join the Beaufort Historical Association on Thursday, February 9, at 3 p.m. for the unveiling and dedication of the new Civil War Trails Marker at 608 Mulberry Street. The project results from a continued partnership between the Crystal Coast Tourism Authority and Civil War Trails, Inc.

The new marker provides historical information about “Union Town,” a refugee camp built-in 1862 by African Americans who fled enslavement to Union-occupied Beaufort.
The dedication will start with the Presentation of Colors by The United States Colored Troops 35th regiment reenactment group. It will also feature special guest speaker, Civil War Trails Board Chair and Visit NC’s Partner Relations Manager, André Nabors. Pastor William Ellison of Queen Street Missionary Church and Reverend Tambria Lee of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, as well as members of their respective choirs, will also lead guests in prayer and song.

For more information about the ceremony, call 252-728-5225 or about Civil War Trails, Inc., visit www.civilwartrails.org.

Valentine Membership Party
2022-02-06 14:00 - 16:00
Come to the Beaufort Historic Site to enjoy the free largest open house of the year on Sunday, February 6 from 2 – 4 p.m. This year, the Valentine Membership Party, a free event, will celebrate the community spirit that is so evident in Beaufort.

All are welcome to enjoy the hospitality of the Beaufort Historical Association, tour the authentically-restored historic buildings, and learn more about the special coastal heritage of the area. The event will feature spirits, hor d’oeuvres, and fine art.

Don’t miss artist Kate Highsmith, the daughter of known artists Kyle Highsmith, in the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery! Kate’s work is vibrant, full-of life and features local and abroad scenes.
The Association even hopes to unveil part, if not all of the Old Jail c. 1829 Restoration project!

For more information, please call 252-728-5225. All events are subject to change.

Light up Historic Beaufort!
2021-12-11 17:00 - 20:00
Help us light up the Historic District on Saturday, December 11 for our Christmas Candlelight Tour! Grab your kits and have them ready to go by 5 pm. We will transform Historic Beaufort into a Christmas wonderland. Proceeds help support the education and preservation projects of the Beaufort Historic Site. Learn more above or call 252-728-5225.

Christmas Candlelight Tour
2021-12-11 17:00 - 20:00
Tour Historic Beaufort! Homeowners, churches, and inns will open their doors so that the public can delight in their festive décor. The Beaufort Historic Site buildings will also be open. Tickets are $20. For more information or to purchase your tickets visit www.beauforthistoriciste.org, call 252-728-5225, or stop in at the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner St.

Click here to purchase your tickets!

All Beaufort Historic Site events are subject to change. Please bring a mask.

Christmas in Peachtree Bluff Double-Decker Bus Tours (SOLD OUT)
2021-12-11 13:30 - 14:30
Hop aboard the Beaufort Historic Site’s English Double-Decker bus for a special bus tour of Historic Beaufort, North Carolina!

Led by author Kristy Woodson Harvey, the bus will meander the streets of Beaufort as Harvey points out prominent locations in Beaufort that are portrayed in her Peachtree Bluff Series.
The tour will take place on both Friday, December 10 and Saturday, December 11 at 1:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15 per person and are limited! Purchase yours now by calling 252-728-5225 or visiting www.beauforthistoricstie.org.

Masks required. All Beaufort Historic Site events are subject to change.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW

Christmas in Peachtree Bluff Double-Decker Bus Tours (SOLD OUT)
2021-12-10 13:30 - 14:30
Hop aboard the Beaufort Historic Site’s English Double-Decker bus for a special bus tour of Historic Beaufort, North Carolina!

Led by author Kristy Woodson Harvey, the bus will meander the streets of Beaufort as Harvey points out prominent locations in Beaufort that are portrayed in her Peachtree Bluff Series.
The tour will take place on both Friday, December 10 and Saturday, December 11 at 1:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15 per person and are limited! Purchase yours now by calling 252-728-5225 or visiting www.beauforthistoricstie.org.

Masks required. All Beaufort Historic Site events are subject to change.
Call 252-728-5225 to purchase tickets for Friday.

Hot Chocolate and Hot Toddies
2021-12-09 17:30 - 19:00
Join us for a FREE event at Backstreet Pub on Middle Lane! Celebrate the season with a hot toddie or hot chocolate! The event is pet and kid friendly. Come celebrate with your Crystal Coast community!

Literary Luncheon: Christmas in Peachtree Bluff w/Kristy Woodson Harvey
2021-12-08 12:00 - 13:30
Join the Beaufort Historical Association for a Literary Luncheon with author Kristy Woodson Harvey on Wednesday, December 8 at noon at the Coral Bay Club in Atlantic Beach. Guests will delight in a delicious meal as Harvey speaks about her new book, “Christmas in Peachtree Bluff”, a town based on Beaufort, North Carolina.

Tickets are $45 and are now on sale at www.beauforthistoricsite.org.

In the newest installment of New York Times bestselling author Kristy Woodson Harvey’​s Peachtree Bluff series, three generations of the Murphy women must come together when a hurricane threatens to destroy their hometown—and the holiday season in the process.

NOTE: Face masks required. With the uncertainty of the recent Covid spread, every precaution will be taken for safety. All Beaufort Historic Site events are subject to change.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKET NOW

Womble, Tuchek, and Johnson Art Show
2021-12-03 16:30 - 18:00
The Mattie King Davis Art Gallery is excited to welcome artists Lisa Tuchek, Mandy Johnson and Jimmy Craig Womble for an art show on Friday, December 3 from 4:30 – 6 p.m. The gallery is located on the grounds of the Beaufort Historic Site at 130 Turner St.

Click here to learn more about the artists.

Jumble Sale
2021-11-20 09:00 - 16:00
The Beaufort Historical Association offers something for everyone at its annual Jumble Sale, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., November 20 on the grounds of the Beaufort Historic Site. The Site, located at 130 Turner Street, transforms into an old-fashioned community market filled with vendors selling a wide variety of items.
With vendors from all over, event-goers can expect to find clothing, fine art, pottery, crafts, holiday items, handmade jewelry, candles, books, antiques, wooden furniture and toys, homemade food and more. Held rain or shine, it’s a great opportunity for holiday shoppers to find that one-of-a-kind gift and special bargains all in one location.
The Jumble Sale serves as a fundraiser for the restoration and education projects of the Beaufort Historical Association. Vendor spaces are still available. For more information or to download and submit a vendor application form, please contact Hannah Taylor at pr@beauforthistoricsite.org or call 252-728-5225. Please bring a mask.

All Beaufort Historic Site events are subject to change.
Vendor spots are now full.

Ornaments Workshop
2021-11-04 10:00 - 14:00
Create four different ornaments that are made from local material. A fun way to continue making more at home to give as gifts or for your own tree!
Class limited to 8. Materials fee is $30. Sign up by calling 252-728-5225 or visiting the site at 130 Turner St.
All Beaufort Historic Site events are subject to change. Please bring a mask.

Voices of the Past: SOLD OUT
2021-10-30 17:30 - 18:30
SOLD OUT

The Beaufort Historic Site will be hosting a special Old Burying Ground Tour on Saturday, October 30 at 5:30 p.m. The tour, taking place Halloween weekend, is called Voices of the Past. It 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 $15 for adults and $7 for ages 6-12, and will be available for purchase in the Old Beaufort Shop until October 29 or 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.

Seven different burial sites of seven passed souls with seven 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. Guests can expect to hear the story of Vienna Dill, a child buried in a unique casket; Josiah Bell, the past owner of the Josiah Bell House now located on the Historic Site Grounds; a British Officer, who is buried in a way to honor the British Crown; Captain Otway Burns, a naval hero in the War of 1812; the Girl Buried in Rum; Nancy Manney French, the story of forbidden love reunited; and Sarah Gibbs and Jacob Shepard, the story of lost lovers in life, but together in death.

Tickets are on sale now by calling 252-728-5225 or by visiting the Old Beaufort Shop, located on the grounds of the Beaufort Historic Site at 130 Turner Street.

The Fall Party
2021-10-02 18:30 - 22:00
SOLD OUT

Join the Beaufort Historical Association for its annual Fall Fundraising Party. The location of this year’s event has been changed to 130 Turner Street at the Beaufort Historic Site. Due to the spread of the Delta Variant of COVID-19, we don’t feel comfortable having the party in a private home. We have two acres to spread out, and we are also asking that all attendees be fully vaccinated. The party will begin at 6:30 on Saturday, October 2nd and will feature the artwork of Jaquelin Perry, Fen Rascoe, and Lyn Jenkins. Catered by Scarborough Fare, the evening will be filled of breathtaking artwork, gourmet food, and the lively music of Blue Moon Jazz.
Tickets are $100. 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.

All Beaufort Historic Site events are subject to change. With the uncertainty of the recent COVID Delta Variant spread, every precaution will be taken for safety. If you would like to attend, we kindly ask for you to be fully vaccinated. In the event of a cancellation, refunds will be issued.

Literary Luncheon: Christmas in Peachtree Bluff w/Kristy Woodson Harvey
2021-09-24 08:00 - 17:00
Join the Beaufort Historical Association for a Literary Luncheon with author Kristy Woodson Harvey on Wednesday, December 8 at noon. Guests will delight in a delicious meal as Harvey speaks about her new book, “Christmas in Peachtree Bluff”, a town based on Beaufort, North Carolina.

Tickets are $45 and are now on sale at www.beauforthistoricsite.org.

In the newest installment of New York Times bestselling author Kristy Woodson Harvey’​s Peachtree Bluff series, three generations of the Murphy women must come together when a hurricane threatens to destroy their hometown—and the holiday season in the process.

NOTE: Face masks required. With the uncertainty of the recent Covid spread, every precaution will be taken for safety. All Beaufort Historic Site events are subject to change.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS

Volunteer Picnic
2021-09-14 17:00 - 18:00
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, but please RSVP by September 10 by calling 252-728-5225, or stop in at the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner St.

All Beaufort Historic Site events are subject to change. Please bring a mask.

Floor Cloth Workshop
2021-09-10 10:00 - 14:00
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!
Class price is $50 and includes all materials. Limited to 8.

Sign up today by calling 252-728-5225 or visiting the Beaufort Historic Site at 130 Turner St. Sign up deadline is September 3 before 5 p.m.

All Beaufort Historic Site events are subject to change.

Debra Stinson & Tracy Huley Art Show
2021-08-07 17:30 - 19:00
Join the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery as they welcome featured artists Tracy Huley and Debra Stinson. This friend duo is local to the area and has a passion for capturing the essence of the Crystal Coast through their paintings. They will be the gallery’s featured artists through August and September. For more information or about the artists call 252-728-5225, visit beauforthistoricsite.org, follow the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery on Facebook and @thebeauforthistoricsite on Instagram, or visit the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery at 130 Turner St.

Beginning Rug Hooking Workshop
2021-08-05 10:00 - 12:00
Rug hooking has been around for centuries. It was started by those who 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 learn how to hook a small piece to take home with you!
Class is limited to 8. Materials fee is $50. Sign up by calling 252-728-5225 or visiting the site at 130 Turner St.

Sign up by July 30!

Black History Bus Tour
2021-07-24 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-07-10 11:00 - 12:30
Join the Beaufort Historic Site for a special English Double-Decker Bus Tour about Black History in Beaufort, N.C. Each and every year Beaufort native, Curtis Oden narrates this historic tour. He will once again be leading this informative historic bus tour will cover over 25 sites and will take off from the Beaufort Historic Site at 130 Turner St.
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.
Tickets can be purchased by calling 252-728-5225 or visiting the site at 130 Turner St.

Tickets:
$15 adults
$7 kids

Barn Quilt Workshop
2021-07-15 10:00 - 14:00
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 24×24 and you will be able to take them home with you!
Class is limited to 8. Materials fee is $60. Please sign up by calling 252-728-5225 or visiting the site at 130 Turner St. The deadline to sign up for the class is on July 6th.

Summer Party: Slightly Reimagined
2021-07-10 19:00 - 23:00
Our Summer Party is back this year, slightly reimagined, but still with the same great food and drinks from Scarborough Fare Catering, and all our many friends that love this party. We have to downsize just a little bit, so instead of the big eight-piece band, we will have music by Blazin’ Keys Entertainment, a high energy dueling piano trio (2 pianos and a drummer). It IS different this year, but it will be fun for everyone. You can request your own songs, and sing and dance along at this interactive party. This year, different is a good thing! We’re very excited to be able to get together and celebrate, finally. All funds from this party will go toward the extensive restoration of our Old Jail c.1829. We are a little over half-way through this project, and your help is needed for the remainder of the funding. We will also be holding an online silent auction at the Summer Party. There will be plenty of items to bid on. If you have items you’d like to donate, we are accepting items now. Tickets are $100, and sponsorships are welcome at $250, $500, $1,000 and $2,500.

Starting bidding on the Silent Auction by clicking HERE. Auction closes on July 10 at 9:30 pm. Anyone anywhere can bid!
TICKETS NOW SOLD OUT.

Wednesday Warped Weavers
2021-06-30 10:00 - 2022-01-27 12:00
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. They even sale their rugs, towels, and other items in the Old Beaufort Shop.

FREE FOR ALL.

Visit them from 10 – noon each Wednesday at the Historic Site, 130 Turner St. You can find them weaving upstairs in the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery or in the Leffers Cottage!

The Warped Weavers will not be weaving on holiday weeks (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Easter).

Southern Closing Brunch
2021-06-27 11:00 - 12:00
Wrapping up the Old Homes Tour events will be a Southern Brunch on Sunday, June 27 at 11 a.m. at the home of Deborah & Charles Llewellyn,114 Marsh Street,. Tickets for this special brunch, catered by Scarborough Fare and featuring live music by Blue Moon Jazz, are $100. Tickets can be purchased by calling 252-728-5225, visiting beauforthistoricsite.org, or at the Old Beaufort Shop at 130 Turner St.

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS BY CLICKING HERE.

Old Homes Tour
2021-06-25 10:00 - 2021-06-26 17:00

Friends & Fiction Live Streaming Event
2021-06-23 18:30 - 20:00
Join the Beaufort Historical Association in welcoming the Friends & Fiction group for one of their very first in person events! This group is comprised of FIVE New York Times Best-Selling authors (Mary Kay Andrews, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Mary Alice Monroe, Patti Callahan Henry, and Kristin Harmel)! Guests can become part of a “live studio audience” as the Friends & Fiction go live on YouTube and Facebook for a special episode. Tickets for this one-of-a-kind event are $40 and can be purchased at beauforthistoricsite.org, by calling 252-728-5225, or visiting the Old Beaufort Shop at 130 Turner St.

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS BY CLICKING HERE.
