Harvest Time
2023-10-03 09:00 - 2023-10-13 12:00 UTC | NC
It’s October! You know what that means? Time to harvest!
Welcoming 4th grade classes from both private and public schools to partake in Harvest Time! At Harvest Time, students will get to learn many skills of home life during colonial times; harvesting corn, making candles, preserving food and crafting roof shingles.
Harvest Time will take place the first two weeks of October from October 3rd-6th through October 10th-13th from 9AM to 12PM.
Please contact Dominique Peranich at (252)728-5225 or at officemanager@beauforthistoricsite.org to secure your spot to harvest!

Fall Party
2023-10-21 18:30 - 21:30 | Beaufort Historic Site, 150 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC, United States
They say COVID changed everything, but thank goodness the Fall Party has only had minor changes. In 2020 we completely cancelled the party. In 2021 plans changed quickly from a private home and the party was moved to the Historic Site. It gave us more room and a whole art gallery to hang all the amazing art. This year the party will again take place on the grounds of the Historic Site. Blue Moon Jazz and Scarborough Fare will be back. This year, we are fortunate to have two accomplished artists, Audrey Cushman from New Bern, NC and Karen Crenshaw from Jacksonville, NC. We got to know Audrey and Karen through our partnership with NC Plein Air New Bern when the BHA hosted a paint out and wet paint sale in Beaufort. This event has grown tremendously in only 4 short years into an eight-day event with 35 nationally and globally acclaimed plein air artists. We are extremely appreciative to have two of them for our 2023 Fall Party.
Tickets for the Fall Party are $125
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Voices of the Past
2023-10-28 16:00 - 17:30 | Old Burying Ground, 411 Ann Street, Beaufort, NC, 28516
Come experience the Beaufort Old Burying Ground in a different way with a special tour called ‘Voices of the Past’. Guests will be grouped with an appointed “Burial Caretaker” who will guide them through this unique experience. As guests explore the grounds in the lantern light, they will find the Old Burying Ground coming to life.
Tours are at 4, 4:30, and 5 pm and last about hour. Tours are limited to only 50 spots per tour, so reserve your spot soon!
AVAILABILITY AT 5PM TOUR
Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for children ages 6-12.
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Kindergarten Thanksgiving
2023-11-01 09:00 - 2023-11-08 12:00 | NC
Kindergarten Thanksgiving is back! In the first two weeks of November, public and private Kindergarten classes are welcome to schedule field trips to the Beaufort Historic Site to indulge in a multitude of period activities. Activities include, and aren’t limited to, colonial dress-up, butter churning, colonial gardening, spinning and weaving.
Kindergarten Thanksgiving will take place November 1st – 3rd and November 6th – 8th from 9:00AM till 12:00PM.
Please contact Dominique Peranich in the Beaufort Historical Association at (252)728-5225 or at officemanager@beauforthistoricsite.org to schedule your class’s slot!

Living History - Ornaments Workshop
2023-11-10 10:00 - 14:00 | NC
Create four different ornaments made from local materials. There is a limit of 8 people for this workshop led by Donna Haggerty. Please call (252)728-5225 to reserve your spot. Materials fee of $30.

Jumble Sale
2023-11-18 09:00 - 16:00 | NC
The Beaufort Historic Site turns into a community market with art, handmade crafts, holiday gifts, pre-loved treasures, antiques, clothing, food and so much more!
Become a vendor – download the application HERE.

Living History - Cookie Decorating Workshop
2023-12-02 09:00 - 13:00 | NC
Bring the kids and the young at heart to decorate a cookie for Christmas! All materials are provided for this festive event. Guests are welcome to take their beautifully decorated cookie home with them. Children need to be able to follow directions and work independently in this workshop led by Donna Haggerty. Enjoy this complimentary activity at our Welcome Center anytime between 9:00am-1:00pm while supplies last. Please come to join in the holiday fun and make some delicious cookies!

Beaufort Holiday Art Walk
2023-12-09 13:00 - 17:00 | NC
Enjoy a festive day in Historic Downtown Beaufort, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 9. Come celebrate the season and enjoy viewing a wide variety of art from regional artists throughout many of the downtown shops, galleries and restaurants. Art Walk maps will be available at participating locations. This event is FREE to the general public. For more information, call 252-728-5225 or stop in at the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner St.
The Mattie King Davis Gallery will be a part of the excitement and is featuring artists Jimmy Craig Womble, Lisa Tuchek, and Mandy Johnson. Stop by to see some amazing local artists work!

TOUR MAP HERE

Held by the Carteret County Arts Council. Please contact them if you are interested in being a part of the event. Contact them here.

Christmas in Peachtree Bluff Special Bus Tour with Kristy Harvey
2023-12-09 13:30 - 14:30 | NC
Come join us on Dec 9th at 1:30 pm for a Christmas in Peachtree Bluff Special Bus Tour.

BHA’s very own board member and NY Times Bestselling author Kristy Harvey will be joining us as well to guide the bus tour and sign copies of her books! We will also have copies of her books available for purchase as well.
This special bus tour will take you around Historic Beaufort and share its history as well as have Kristy guide you through the places in her book “Christmas in Peachtree”. You’ll also get a sneak preview of her new book “A Happier Life” coming out this summer.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Visitor’s Center or you can call 252-728-5225.

Historic Beaufort Christmas Candlelight Tour
2023-12-09 17:00 - 20:00 | NC
Tour private homes in Beaufort and ride on the decked out 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.
Your tickets will be held in will-call, and you may pick them up at the Welcome Center during regular business hours or the day of the event. The Old Beaufort Shop is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 – 5 p.m. and is located on the grounds of the Beaufort Historic Site at 130 Turner Street.

Tickets are now offline due to the high number of ticket sales. If you would like to purchase tickets, we ask that you please call our Welcome Center at (252)728-5225.

2023 Tour Map
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2023 Christmas Auction
2023-12-11 08:00 - 12:00 | NC
Join us this Holiday Season in supporting the Beaufort Historical Association by buying presents for your loved ones or yourself! This is our second Christmas Auction ever! The auction is online and items are being added daily. Click the link below to check out the amazing items being donated and to start bidding now!
The auction will end on Monday, December 11 at NOON.
Please support our generous friends all year long! Their donations are what makes it possible for our many restoration projections in the New Year, such as a complete tune-up of the Historic English Double-Decker bus, new carpet in our Mattie King Davis Art Gallery, and much needed roof repairs on our Historic Manson House c.1865.

CLICK HERE TO BID NOW

All are welcome to donate, as well. Please contact our PR Director, Krista Early, at pr@beauforthistoricsite.org or 252.728.5225 if you are interested in donating.

Annual Membership Meeting
2024-01-23 18:00 - 20:00 | NC
Members and prospective members are invited to join the Beaufort Historical Association for the Annual Membership Meeting and potluck dinner at St. Paul’s Church. Following a potluck dinner there will be a very brief business meeting. A special program by Geoffrey Adair: “Capt. Palmer Davis, Beaufort’s Most Beloved Waterman”, followed by the presentation of the Volunteer of the Year awards.

Membership Drive Valentine Party
2024-02-04 14:00 - 16:00 | NC
The Beaufort Historic Site is open with a variety of food and drink in every building for current and prospective members to explore, and celebrate Valentine’s Day (a little early). All are encouraged to visit the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery during this time for an art show with select featured artist. FREE EVENT

Volunteer Training
2024-03-13 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. Please RSVP to 252-728-5225.

Working With Clay Class
2024-03-21 09:00 - 12:00 | NC
Clay utilitarian vessels are part of the earliest times in recorded history, including the Bible. In this 3-hour workshop, a variety of hand building techniques will be used to create 2-3 pieces. They will dry slowly, then bisque fired. Instructor will glaze fire for an additional charge of $10. The instructor, Mary Kathryne Cooper is a retired art teacher who has recently moved to Beaufort. She wants to inspire others to learn this craft. Beginners welcome.
Limit 12 Material Fee – $65 ($75 if you would like to glaze fire)
Taught by Mary Kathryne Cooper

Please contact our Welcome Center at 252-728-5225 or come in person to 130 Turner Street to claim your spot in this class.

Tickets are nonrefundable.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt
2024-03-30 11:00 - 11:30 | 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!

Ikebana Demonstration
2024-04-05 10:00 - 16:00 | NC
Ikebana means living flowers. Ikebana is an art in Japan in the same sense that painting and sculpture are elsewhere. In Japan, they have over 2,000 different schools of ikebana. In this workshop, the instructor, Diane Saye will be demonstrating the Ichiyo School of Ikebana. There are two important philosophies of the Ichiyo school, including the concept that the arrangement must fit the environment in which it is displayed and the individual arranger’s characteristics are expressed throughout the arrangement. Thus, it’s not just pretty flowers in a vase; it’s considered to be an art of human connection.

The class is limited to 15 students. Beginners are welcome and the materials fee is $30, please bring 3-5 pieces of fruit or vegetables and a platter or dinner plate for arranging. Please register in advance by calling the BHA at 252-728-5225, e-mailing bhaeducation@outlook.com, or stopping by the Visitor’s Center located at 130 Turner Street.

Kevin Fetzer Art Opening
2024-04-06 16:30 - 18:00 | NC
Mattie King Davis Art Gallery will host a reception to celebrate the April/May show of artist Kevin Fetzer.
Please join us for light refreshments and beautiful art. FREE EVENT

Nantucket Basket
2024-04-09 09:00 - 16:00 | NC
The Divided Tin Tray basket is a rectangular tin tray with a wooden handle. There is an 8”x12” slotted maple base. The sides are woven with a madras blue dyed reed and measure about 4” high. This is an awesome basket to use for condiments on your patio.
Limit 10 Material Fee -$75

Taught by Kathy Petronzio
Tickets are nonrefundable.

Publick Day
2024-04-13 09:00 - 16:00 | NC
An old-fashioned flea market on the Beaufort Historic Site with vendors selling antiques and collectibles, art, crafts, handmade jewelry, books, food and more. See attached document for Vendor information.
PUBLICK DAY VENDOR APPLICATION

Estate Antique Sale at the Costlow Home
2024-04-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Costlow Home, 201 Ann Street, Beaufort, NC, 28516, United States
The Beaufort Historical Association is hosting a Tag Sale Preview Event on April 18th from 4-6PM at the home of the late John and Ginny Costlow, 201 Ann Street in Beaufort. Get an early chance to get a piece of history from this amazing couple who lived in Beaufort for many years on the same corner collecting antiques and memorabilia from around the world.
Those attending this “first look” event will have the first chance to purchase items from the home. Members of the Beaufort Historical Association including Ashley Sullivan, Chris Sabiston and Tom Boone will be on hand acting as hosts for the reception after the viewing with light refreshments.
Molly Bales, owner of M. Forrest Antiques and Fine Art, and Charlie Miller, President of Miller, Hamilton & Company, will be the resident experts to manage the estate sale and answer any questions.
Entry for the sale is $30 for BHA members and $40 for non BHA members, with all proceeds going towards the Beaufort Historical Association and our ongoing needs.
Purchase your ticket here!
The Estate Sale will be open to the public on Friday, April 19th and Saturday, April 20th from 9am to 5 pm, and Sunday, April 21st from 11am to 5pm.

Floor Cloth Workshop
2024-04-19 09:00 - 13:00 | NC
Area canvas rugs, today known as floor cloth, 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. The floor for our class will be painted on a piece of linoleum flooring measuring 24″x36″ Join us in learning the art and fun of these floor clothes! Beginners welcome!
Limit 8 Material fee $50
Lead by Donna Haggerty
Tickets are non refundable

Bonehenge Excursion
2024-04-26 11:00 - 17:00 | NC
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.

Limit 12 Fee: $20

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

Plein Air Wet Paint Sale
2024-05-15 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-17 16:00 - 18:00 | NC
The Beaufort Historic Site will host the North Carolina Plein Air Beaufort Pop-up Show and Sale on Wednesday, May 15th and Friday, May 17th from 4 to 6 pm. North Carolina Plein Air is a non-profit arts organization that brings together world-class juried artists from across the globe to paint throughout Beaufort with a “wet” paint sale following both days. Many paintings created during the event center around Beaufort’s outdoor landscapes and have in the past featured surrounding marshes, the waterfront, downtown architecture, and streets lined with historic homes. This year marks the fourth occurrence of this event, which is rapidly establishing itself as a prominent feature in the art scene of North Carolina. For more information on North Carolina Plein Air, visit their website at https://ncpleinair.org/. To hear more about the Beaufort Pop-Up Event, call the Beaufort Historic Site at 252-728-5225 or visit our website at https://beauforthistoricsite.org.

Working with Clay Class
2024-05-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Beaufort Historic Site, 150 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC, United States
Clay utilitarian vessels are part of the earliest times in recorded history, including the Bible. In this 3-hour workshop, a variety of hand-building techniques will be used to create 2-3 pieces. They will dry slowly, then bisque fired. The instructor, Mary Kathryne Cooper is a retired art teacher who has recently moved to Beaufort. She wants to inspire others to learn this craft. Beginners are welcome.
Class Limit 12 Material Fee – $65
Taught by Mary Kathryne Cooper

Please contact our Welcome Center at 252-728-5225 or come in person to 130 Turner Street to claim your spot in this class.

A Morning with Master Gardeners
2024-05-24 10:00 - 12:00 | NC
Come join us for a morning of visiting with our Master Gardener Volunteers of Carteret County! They will be on our grounds teaching about propagation and then giving a tour of the three gardens they maintain for us here. On the Beaufort Historic Site, we have a Leffer’s Garden that demonstrates different kinds of foods and flowers from the colonial times. We also have an Apothecary Garden as well as a Pollinator Garden that is just beautiful! No experience is required, this is a free workshop!
Led by: Colette Teachey

Beginner and Intermediate Adult Pine Needle Workshop
2024-05-31 09:30 - 14:00 | NC
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 bag lunch.
Limit: 10 Fee: $60

Taught by Penny Holland
Tickets are nonrefundable.

The Old Homes Tour Kickoff Party & Bartender Challenge
2024-06-01 16:00 - 18:00 | NC
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 | NC
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.
