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  • Publick Day

    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

    FREE

  • Beaufort, Books, & Bubbles (April 30th, 3:30 – 5:00 pm)

    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 […]

  • 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

  • Flag Retirement Ceremony

    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.

    FREE

  • Summer Party (SOLD OUT)

    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

    $100

  • Growing up in Beaufort (NOW FULL)

    (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.

  • 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

  • Ornament Workshop (NOW FULL)

    NOW FULL join the waitlist by calling 252-728-5225. Join us for a special ornament workshop! Make some handmade ornaments as gifts and or for your tree! Guests will make 4 ornaments that are themed to our coastal area. Materials fee is $30. Workshop max is 8. You must sign up a week in advance. Sign up by calling 252-728-5225 or visiting Beaufort Historic Site at 130 Turner Street. All Beaufort Historic Site events are subject to change.

    $30

  • Volunteer Training

    Our volunteers play an integral part in the programs and functions that take place at the Beaufort Historic Site. Without these volunteers, many of our events would not be possible. We love welcoming eager and positive additions to the volunteer family. This year, the one-day Volunteer Training Program will be on Tuesday, March 9 from 9 – 4 p.m. at the Historic Site.  Anyone interested in either volunteering occasionally or on a regular basis will have the chance to learn about more than 20 volunteer opportunities available at the training session. We will also provide a delicious lunch. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the buildings, ride the double-decker bus, tour the Old Burying Ground, and see how volunteer docents work with the many visitors who come to the site. During lunch, prospective volunteers will have an opportunity to meet the BHA staff, hear about the many ways to help and ask questions to better understand the vital role volunteers play in the daily functions of the BHA. New volunteers are invited to learn about Beaufort’s colorful history while discovering the perfect volunteer opportunity with the BHA. Please register in advance by calling the BHA at (252)728-5225, e-mail us […]

    Free

  • 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 […]

    Free