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  • Susan Zurenda Lunch and Learn

    ** CANCELED ** Susan Zurenda Lunch and Learn

    Clawson's Restaurant 425 Front St., Beaufort, NC, United States

    We regret to inform you that the BHA will be canceling both Susan Zurenda events at this time. The site is still open and we invite you to visit! The Old Beaufort Shop is currently selling Zurendas' book, Bells for Eli.  Join the BHA for a literary luncheon with author Susan Zurenda. Zurenda will be signing books, meeting with attendees, and speak about her debut book, Bells for Eli. The luncheon will take place at Clawson’s Restaurant at 425 Front Street, Beaufort NC. Tickets are $30. 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.

    $30

  • **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
  • American Flag Retirement Ceremony

    American Flag Retirement Ceremony

    Event subject to change. Please call us at 252-728-5225 for questions. 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. Honor Flag Day with us at this event. Held on the Beaufort Historic Site grounds. For more information call 252-728-5225 or visit the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner Street. Free – Bring your flag to retire the proper way!

    FREE
  • Pine Needle Basket Workshop

    Pine Needle Basket Workshop (SOLD OUT)

    SOLD OUT. CALL 252-728-5225 TO JOIN THE WAITLIST. 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 a bag lunch. Seating limited to 6-8. Tickets are $45 in advance. 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.

    $45

  • 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