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  • Barn Quilt Workshop

    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. Participants will design their own unique 24” x 24” barn quilt. All supplies will be provided. Please sign up by calling 252-728-5225 or in the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner St. Materials Fee $60- Limit 8. Non- refundable materials fee must be paid one week in advance. Dates are subject to change. Please call for details, reserving your spot, or for possible spot openings. All Living History Program Series events will be held at the Beaufort Historic Site. Click here for more information about the October 24 Barn Quilt Workshop. 

    $60

  • Fall Art Sale

    Beaufort Historical Association Honors Fall Party with Art Auction   For the past 28 years, the Fall Party has taken place every year as a way to raise funds for the Beaufort Historical Association. While it is about raising these crucial funds, it is also about joining together as friends to celebrate the Association, season, and one another.   This year’s Fall Party will be unlike any other as it will be a Fall Art Auction. It will be a celebration of the history of the party and the artists who have been featured. The Association is excited to welcome back past Fall Party artists for this special event. While unable to join in person, this virtual aspect will allow all to learn about the history of the Fall Party, Association, and have the chance to purchase beautiful artwork from past artists.   The art will be gradually added and is available for bidding at bidpal.net/2020fallartsale. The auction will end October 10 at 9 p.m. As the event nears, the association will share further information about the auction on their socials, website, and bidpal.net/2020fallartsale. The proceeds will go towards the restorations efforts of the Beaufort Historic Site Old Jail c.1829. […]

  • Valentine Membership Party

    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.

    FREE

  • Angela Harker Art Show

    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 […]

    FREE

  • Pine Needle Basket Workshop

    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.

    $50

  • Warren Bingham on George Washington

    ***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! _____________________ This account of the first president’s trip to unite a young America “follows […]

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  • Old Homes Tour Kickoff Party & Bartender’s Challenge + Hunter Stephenson’s Art Opening

    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 […]

  • Advanced Pine Needle Basket Workshop

    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.

    $50

  • Barn Quilt Workshop (NOW FULL)

    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.

    $60

  • Publick Day

    On Saturday, April 15 from 9 – 4 p.m., The Beaufort Historic Site will kick off the spring season with the annual Publick Day event on the grounds at 130 Turner Street. The Site will transform into an open-air marketplace, welcoming visitors to explore the vast array of goods and items for sale from various vendors. “Publick Times” dates back to the Colonial period and is fashioned after Williamsburg of the 1700s when the General Court was in session. "Publick Times" gave visitors an opportunity to come to town to see and be seen, conduct court business, shop, gossip, dine and dance.  Guests who attend Publick Day can expect to find a variety of vendors selling antiques, vintage finds, collectibles, crafts and more. Vendor space is available.  Applications are being accepted to rent a 10’ x 10’ space for $35 if you are a BHA member and $50 for non-members. Space is first-come, first served, and the event is held rain or shine. Spaces are non-refundable. Vendors must supply their own tables and tent if needed. For more information, download the application below, visit the Old Beaufort Shop at 130 Turner Street, or email pr@beauforthistoricsite.org. 2023 Publick Day Application 2023 […]

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