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  • Art Gallery Opening for Monica Linares

    Mattie King Davis Art Gallery 150 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC, United States

    Art Gallery Opening for Mónica Linares Join the Beaufort Historical Association on Aug. 3 from 5 until 7 p.m. to welcome artist Mónica Linares for an art gallery opening at the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery located at the Beaufort Historic Site at 130 Turner St. Beaufort, N.C. Born and raised in Venezuela, Linares was always surrounded by paint and brushes thanks to her artistic father. With a background in advertising, she has always been in contact with design, color, and style. However, it wasn’t until 1999 that she started to formally start her training as an artist at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. Today, each of her paintings continues to develop as she learns and is inspired by the people, things, and life around her. Linares style is as unique as her. She has a graphic style which is characterized by simplicity, interesting design, and strong brushwork. Her work was recently featured at the North Carolina Museum of Art Gift Shop during the Georgia O’Keefe exhibit. She says, “I paint because I love it.  I enjoy creating, I love colors, combinations, a challenge, experimenting and making a space happier.  I enjoy bringing joy!  So that is what you’ll […]

  • **CANCELED** Publick Day

    ** CANCELED**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.   DOWNLOAD VENDOR APPLICATION HERE DOWNLOAD VENDOR LETTER HERE  

    FREE

  • Visit the Warped Weavers on Monday & Wednesdays – Upon Availability

    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 and they sell all of their rugs, towels, and other items in the Old Beaufort Shop. Stop by the Leffers Cottage or Mattie King Davis Art Gallery, you might want to learn to do it too! Every Monday and Wednesday up through the end of the year! Be sure to bring your mask!     **The Weavers plan to weave every Monday and Wednesday in the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery or the Leffers Cottage between 10 a.m. until noon. Please call 252-728-5225 to make sure the weavers are in before visiting. They want to be ready to welcome you!!**    

    FREE

  • Floor Cloth Workshop – SOLD OUT

    EVENT IS SOLD OUT, CALL 252-728-5225 FOR WAITLIST   Event subject to change. Please call us at 252-728-5225 for questions. 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! Space is limited to 6 participants.  Materials fee $40. The floor cloths are made of linoleum and are 24"x 36". One can choose from three patterns that are listed below, if the topiary is chosen, please inform us of the monogram at least 24 hrs in advanced of the workshop. When signing up please reference which design you would like! Thank you!   For more information call 252-728-5225 or visit the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner Street.  Dates Subject to Change.  Non-refundable Materials Fee Paid 1 Week in advance.  Please call for details, to confirm dates and for possible openings.   Design Options: (please notify us when signing up which you would prefer, thank you. If you would like to topiary please […]

    $40

  • Beginning Rug Hooking

    Please be aware that all events at the Beaufort Historic Site are open to change in light of COVID19. For more information please call 252-728-5225. Thank you. Rug hooking has been around for centuries.  It started out for those that 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 to learn how to hook a small piece to take home! Please sign up by calling 252-728-5225 or in the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner St. Held in the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center. For more information call 252-728-5225 or visit the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner Street. Materials fee $25- 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.              

    $25

  • Barn Quilt Workshop

    CLASS NOW FULL. Please call 252-728-5225 to join the Waitlist.   Please be aware that all events at the Beaufort Historic Site are open to change in light of COVID19. For more information please call 252-728-5225. Thank you. 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 your quilt home with you! Please sign up by calling 252-728-5225 or in the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner St. Materials Fee $60, an additional fee for a monogram and frame (read more below)- Limit 6.  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.              Barn Quilt Option:  Pricing: $60 for class (quilt class will offer a variety of colors with with singular design) Additions: - $20 for an added frame around - FREE for an added monogram ***if you would like an addition, you must notify […]

    $60