Christmas Candlelight Tour
2021-12-11 17:00 - 20:00 UTC
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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt
2022-04-16 11:00
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.

Publick Day
2022-04-23 09:00 - 16:00
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. All events are subject to change.

Email pr@beauforthistoricsite.org if interested in being a vendor. Few spots available. 4/19/2022

Beaufort, Books, & Bubbles (April 30th, 3:30 - 5:00 pm)
2022-04-30 15:30 - 17:00
Join the Beaufort Historical Association in a special toast to the release of Kristy Woodson Harvey’s new book, The Wedding Veil, on Saturday, April 30, from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. The event is free and will be held at the Beaufort Historic Site at 130 Turner Street. Attendees will be able to enjoy a refreshing beverage, meet Harvey, purchase a copy of The Wedding Veil, and have it personalized.
Kristy Woodson Harvey is a local New York Times best-selling author who has been featured in The Washington Post and USA Today, among other national publications. She is well-known for her Peachtree Bluff Series, which follows the life of the Murphy sisters in their home of Peachtree Bluff, a fictional town based on Beaufort, North Carolina. Harvey’s new book, The Wedding Veil, is the story of four generations of women who are all bound by one family heirloom, a beautiful wedding veil, which has a secret connection that will change their lives – and history as they know it – a veil tied to the famous Vanderbilt family.
Join us in toasting Harvey and celebrating these powerful women of multiple generations. Signed copies of The Wedding Veil will be available for purchase through the Old Beaufort Shop. Proceeds help benefit the many preservation and education programs at the Beaufort Historic Site. The shop is open Monday – Saturday from 9:30 – 5 p.m.
For more information about the Beaufort, Books, and Bubbles! event, please call 252-728-5225, visit beauforthistoric.org, or stop in at the shop at 130 Turner Street. All Beaufort Historic Site Events are subject to cancellation and or change.

Pine Needle Basket Workshop
2022-05-06 09:30 - 14:00
Learn how to make your own Pine Needle Basket with Ms. Penny Holland! The class will be held three different times: May 6, July 22 (advanced session), and September 16.

Pine needle basket-making dates back to almost 9,000 years ago and the baskets served as a vessel for grain, crops, and other essentials. The price for materials is $50 for each class. All supplies provided. Bring bag lunch. Must sign up by calling 252-728-5225 or visiting the Beaufort Historic Site at 130 Turner Street. Sign up ends a week before each class. Max for each class is 10.

All Beaufort Historic Site Events are subject to cancellation and or change.

Warren Bingham on George Washington
2022-06-03 17:30 - 19:00
***NOW FULL***

Hear from Warren Bingham on his book,” George Washington’s 1791 Southern Tour”. Bingham has been featured in notable print as well as broadcast media such as PBS. He will also be signing and selling his book. He grew-up in North Carolina and has lived most of his adult life in Raleigh. Though Bingham has had a career in financial and philanthropic services, he has long maintained a vigorous sideline as a writer and speaker on topics in history. In 2016, his book on Washington’s Southern Tour was published and he took a year to make over a hundred public and media appearances scattered from DC to Georgia.. During that book tour, Bingham spoke twice at Mount Vernon, appeared on C-SPAN, was interviewed by National Public Radio in Atlanta, appeared on Wilmington television news, and was featured on North Carolina BookWatch on PBS North Carolina.

The event will take place in the Courthouse on the BHA’s grounds and is FREE for all but RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED due to limited space. All Beaufort Historic Site events are subject to change.

Learn more about the book below!
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This account of the first president’s trip to unite a young America “follows Washington’s travels day-by-day with detailed information about each stop” (Daily Herald).

Newly elected president George Washington set out to visit the new nation aware that he was the singular unifying figure in America. The journey’s finale was the Southern Tour, begun in March 1791. The long and arduous trek from the capital, Philadelphia, passed through seven states and the future Washington, DC. But the focus was on Virginia, the Carolinas, and Georgia. The president kept a rigorous schedule, enduring rugged roads and hazardous water crossings. His highly anticipated arrival in each destination was a community celebration with countless teas, parades, dinners, and dances. Author Warren Bingham reveals the history and lore of the most beloved American president and his survey of the newly formed southern United States.

Old Homes Tour Kickoff Party & Bartender's Challenge + Hunter Stephenson's Art Opening
2022-06-04 16:00 - 18:00
The Beaufort Old Homes Tour & More Weekend (June 22 – 26) will be ushered in with great food, fun, and art at the annual Kickoff Party at the Beaufort Historic Site on June 4th from 4 – 6 pm. This special event is held each year as a way to thank the homeowners who graciously open their homes and gardens and make the tour possible The party will be held in conjunction with the art opening for Hunter Stephenson, this year’s Old Homes Tour featured artist. The art opening is free and open to the public.
The Old Homes Tour Bartender’s Challenge — a local favorite — will also be returning this year! Several bartenders from local restaurants, as well as local “celebrity” bartenders will be showcasing their favorite drinks at stations around the grounds of the Beaufort Historic Site. Tickets to participate in the Bartender’s Challenge are $40 and are available now.
PURCHASE BARTENDER’S CHALLENGE TICKETS NOW!
For more information on the Kickoff Party or the 61st Annual Old Homes Tour & More please contact the Beaufort Historical Association at (252) 728-5225, stop by the Beaufort Historic Site at 130 Turner Street.
THANK YOU TO OUR EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR LINDA RIKE REAL ESTATE.

Bee Keeper Demonstration
2022-06-11 11:00 - 12:30
Come talk to Tanya Watson about what it takes to maintain a beehive and the products that come from it. It is set to be a very rich and rewarding demonstration! She lives and works at Two Bees Farms in Newport and will be bringing FRESH LOCAL honey and flowers to sell!

The event is free. All Beaufort Historic Site events are subject to change

Flag Retirement Ceremony
2022-06-14 17:30 - 19:00
Learn how to properly retire a US Flag! Free event to all. Open to local school groups and scout groups as well. Visitors will have a chance to take part in this unique ceremony that honors the US Flag. 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.

Learn more about how to properly retire a US Flag here: https://www.defense.gov/…/how-to-properly-dispose-of…/

All Beaufort Historic Site events are subject to change.

Quilters' Guild - Learn to Quilt!
2022-06-16 10:00 - 14:00
Come learn how to quilt or fine tune your quilting skills with Ms. Nancy Smith. Nancy Smith is a master at quilting that will be demonstrating the art of quilting. She has been quilting for many years and is part of the Quilters’ Guild of NC. Please join us as she shows the various ways she uses her talent. She will have a sample kit for each participant. Materials fee is $20. Class max is 10. Must sign up a week out in advance in person at 130 Turner Street or by calling 252-728-5225.

All Beaufort Historic Site events are subject to change.

61st Annual Old Homes Tour & More
2022-06-22 - 2022-06-26
The Old Homes Tour will take place on Friday, June 24th and Saturday, June 25th from 10 am – 5 pm. This annual tour features some of Beaufort’s beautiful private homes, glorious gardens, multiple local churches and artists’ studios throughout the town, as well as the authentically-restored buildings and grounds of the Beaufort Historic Site. Tour tickets are $20 and are available online or in at the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center (130 Turner St.). Gorgeous homes and quaint gardens will be featured on this year’s tour, along with accompanying events.
Other events throughout the week include: The Old Homes Tour Kickoff Party/Bartender’s Challenge, in conjunction with an Art Show for Old Homes Tour Featured Artist Hunter Stephenson at the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery (June 4th 4-6 pm), a Literary Luncheon (June 22), the Joy of Living Floral Event (June 22), and a Sunday Brunch (June 26) in a beautiful garden at a private Beaufort home.
“We are excited to be back in full swing with the Old Homes Tour this year,” Executive Director Patricia Suggs said. “This is a really special time when homeowners generously open their homes and show our visitors what southern hospitality is all about!”

PURCHASE TOUR TICKETS HERE!

Literary Luncheon with Kristy Woodson Harvey & Margot Shaw
2022-06-22 12:00 - 14:00
As part of the Old Homes Tour & More, the Beaufort Historical Association will be hosting a Literary Luncheon on Wednesday, June 22nd from 12 – 2 pm at the Coral Bay Club in Atlantic Beach. The luncheon will feature two guest speakers: bestselling author Kristy Woodson Harvey and Flower Magazine Editor-in-Chief Margot Shaw. Attendees will enjoy a delicious meal, partake in a discussion with both speakers, have the chance to buy books/magazine subscriptions, and have their books signed!
Tickets are $40 and are on sale now. For more information call 252-728-5225, or stop in at the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner St.

THANK YOU TO OUR EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR OF THE LITERARY LUNCHEON: BEAU COAST, A PRESTON DEVELOPMENT COMPANY.

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The Joy of Living Floral: A special event w/Margot Shaw & Kristy Woodson Harvey
2022-06-22 17:30 - 19:00
Margot Shaw, Flower Magazine, editor-in-chief and author of Living Floral: Entertaining and Decorating with Flowers, will share her passion for flowers while guests enjoy a wine and hors-d’oeuvres reception at the Coral Bay Club.
Tickets are $45 and are on sale now. For more information call 252-728-5225, or stop in at the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner St.

THANK YOU TO OUR EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR: THE HOLLAND SHEPARD GROUP

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Purvis Chapel Choir Concert (Canceled due to COVID 19 Precautions)
2022-06-23 19:00 - 20:00
Unfortunately the Purvis Chapel Choir Concert has been canceled due to an abundance of caution with the rise of Covid cases in our community.

Southern Brunch
2022-06-26 11:00 - 14:00
Join us Sunday, June 26th at 11am at the Aiken Home at 2011 Front St. for the Old Homes Tour Closing Brunch. Food by Scarborough Fare Catering.
Tickets are $125 and are on sale now. For more information call 252-728-5225, or stop in at the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner St.
THANK YOU TO OUR EXCLUSIVE SPONSORS: AMOS MOSQUITO & BEAUFORT DENTAL.

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Summer Party (SOLD OUT)
2022-07-09 19:00 - 23:00
We are excited to welcome back one of Beaufort’s best parties, the BHA’s annual Summer Party! We cannot wait to see all of our friends, including the Scarborough Fare Catering team, who will be slinging drinks and whipping up delicious food all night long. This year, we will be welcoming THE SHAKEDOWN from Raleigh, North Carolina, bringing classic dance music for an unforgettable night. This group will light up the stage and make everyone want to hit the dance floor!

Our online silent auction through BidPal will feature a variety of items donated from local businesses and generous donors. If you would like to donate, we are accepting items now!

Party tickets are $100, and sponsorships are welcome at $250, $500, $1,000 and $2,500. For more details call 252-728-5225.

TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT – CALL 252-728-5225 TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST

Advanced Pine Needle Basket Workshop
2022-07-22 09:30 - 14:00

Growing up in Beaufort (NOW FULL)
2022-08-05 19:00 - 20:00
(NOW FULL) Join the waitlist by calling 252-728-5225.
Join us on Friday, August 5 at 7 p.m. at St. Pauls Church for a chat with Geoffrey Adair who was born and raised in Beaufort and is a member of the sixth generation of his family to live on Orange Street. He vividly remembers the smell of Menhaden steamers moored at Beaufort’s docks, the cool air of the season’s first mullet shift and the simple pleasure of swimming across “the cut” on a hot summer’s day. Learn a bit of Beaufort’s history and hear his recollections of what it was like growing up in this historic seaport village before it became Southern Living’s Top Small Town to Visit!
He’s planning for his presentation to be a multifaceted event, including a discussion about growing up in “pre-discovery” Beaufort, as well as the physical and cultural changes that have occurred here since the 1950s. He also plans to have a thirty-minute slide presentation comprised of 200 photos of Old Beaufort paired with photos of the same scenes as they appear today.

Please call 252-728-5225 to rsvp.

The event is free.
All Beaufort Historic Site events are subject to change.

Gosia Tojza Art Show
2022-08-06 16:30 - 18:00
Join the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery in welcoming artist Gosia Tojza! Gosia Tojza is a well- known and admired North Carolina artist. Her work depicts beautiful scenes such as coastal birds, boats, and landscapes. Free for all to attend. Tojza will be the Featured Artist for the months of August and September.

For more information call 252-728-5225 or stop in at the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery (130 Turner St)

All events are subject to change

Barn Quilt Workshop (NOW FULL)
2022-08-26 10:00 - 14:00
NOW FULL JOIN THE WAITLIST BY CALLING 252-728-5225.

Back by popular demand! Learn how to make your very on Barn Quilt. 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!

Material fees are $60. Guests will be able to pick from an array of designs and colors. You must sign up at least a week in advance. Workshop max is 8. Sign up today by calling 252-728-5225 or visiting the Old Beaufort Shop at 130 Turner St.

All Beaufort Historic Site events are subject to change.

Volunteer Picnic
2022-09-13 17:30 - 18:30
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. Please RSVP by September 8. For more information, visit www.beauforthistoricsite.org, call 252-728-5225, or stop in at the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner St.

Pine Needle Basket Workshop (WAITLIST NOW OPEN)
2022-09-16 10:00 - 14:00
** Class is NOW FULL, join the waitlist by calling 252-728-5225**

Learn how to make your own Pine Needle Basket with Ms. Penny Holland! The class will be held three different times: May 6, July 22 (advanced session), and September 16.

Pine needle basket-making dates back to almost 9,000 years ago and the baskets served as a vessel for grain, crops, and other essentials. The price for materials is $50 for each class. All supplies provided. Bring bag lunch. Must sign up by calling 252-728-5225 or visiting the Beaufort Historic Site at 130 Turner Street. Sign up ends a week before each class. Max for each class is 10.

All Beaufort Historic Site Events are subject to cancellation and or change.

Bonehenge Excursion (NOW FULL)
2022-09-28 10:30 - 12:00
NOW FULL CALL TO JOIN WAITLIST 252-728-5225

Join the Beaufort Historical Association and embark on a special excursion to the Bonehenge Whale Center in Historic Beaufort! The excursion will take place on Wednesday, September 28 at 10:30 a.m., will cost $15 per person, and will be limited to 12 people, so be sure to reserve your spot today by calling 252-728-5225!

All will meet at the Beaufort Historic Site, located at 130 Turner Street, and hop aboard the Historic 1987 English Double-Decker Bus where a narrator will share the history of Beaufort and how the area was once a whaling community. Once at the Bonehenge Whale Center participants will receive a guided tour and learn more about whales and conservation. They also will have the chance to handle bones, teeth, and more.
The Bonehenge Whale Center is “a facility from which to base research, exhibit preparation and display, marine conservation, educational programming, outreach, publications, and stranded specimen collection & maintenance that focus on NC cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises), past and present.” The center, built by volunteers, was funded by a charitable non-profit via a grassroots fundraiser and opened in September of 2021.

Don’t miss your chance to explore the Bonehenge Whale Center and learn more about Beaufort and the Crystal Coast’s rich history! For more information or to purchase your $15 ticket, call 252-728-5225 or visit the Beaufort Historic Site at 130 Turner Street. Please bring a mask to where in the Bongehenge Whale Center, mask will be supplied if you do not have one.

All Beaufort Historic Site Events are Subject to change.

Fall Party (SOLD OUT)
2022-10-22 18:30 - 21:30
Join the Beaufort Historical Association for its annual Fall Fundraising Party. This year the party will take place on the grounds of the Beaufort Historic Site (130 Turner St). The party will feature delicious food from Scarborough Fare Catering, beautiful artwork by artist JJ Jiang, and lively music by Blue Moon Jazz. For more information, call 252-728-5225 or stop in at the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center. Tickets are $125.
The Fall Party is now sold out. Wait list is open. Call 252-728-5225 if you wish to join it.
If you have purchased extra tickets, please email us your guest names as soon as possible or call 252-728-5225.
