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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** Susan Zurenda Writers Workshop

    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.  Susan Zurenda, author of Bells for Eli, will be hosting a writing workshop at the Beaufort Historic Site, 130 Turner Street. The workshop is a great way for writers to exchange ideas and learn from a published author. The workshop is limited to 15, so reserve your spot ASAP. Tickets are $40 and will include a copy of Zurendas’ book, Bells for Eli. 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.

    $40

  • **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

  • Feels like Falling

    “Feels Like Falling Kristy Harvey Drive-By Book Signing”

    This Saturday, May 2, from 2 -4 p.m. join the Beaufort Historical Association in welcoming local author Kristy Harvey for a “Feels Like Falling Drive-By Book Signing.” Kristy will be signing at the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner Street. From the best selling author of the Peachtree Bluff series comes Feels like Falling, an odd-couple tale of friendship that asks just how much our past choices define our happiness. Based on two young women, Diana Harrington and Gray Howard, the book showcases what modern womanhood is like through two vastly different lenses. Feels Like Falling has already been recognized as A Spring 2020 Okra Pick, Parade’s 20 Most Anticipated Books of Early 2020, Mary Kay Andrews’ Reading Challenge Women’s Fiction Pick and Working Mother’s 20 Most Anticipated Books of 2020. Feels Like Falling is now available for purchase by clicking here. When ordering your book, be sure to fill out the order notes if you would like Kristy to sign your book and add a personalized inscription. The book will also be available for purchase at the Drive-By, as well as her Peachtree Bluff trilogy. Curbside pickup and shipping are available. There will be an additional fee for […]

  • 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