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  • Beaufort Remembers Film Screening

    Beaufort Hotel 2440 Lennoxville Rd, Beaufort, NC, United States

    **SOLD OUT** A documentary film of daily life in Beaufort from the 1920s to the 1960s, told in the voices of those who lived it, will be shown for the first time at Beaufort Hotel on Sunday, December 1, at 4:00 p.m.  The film was conceived and produced by the Beaufort Documentary Group with Scrapbook Video Productions, Inc., as an independent project relying mainly on contributions of the citizens of Beaufort—their memories, stories, photos, and finances.  Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the Beaufort Historical Association, 130 Turner Street.   Watch the Trailer Here

    $10

  • Membership Meeting

    January Membership Meeting

    St. Paul's Church 215 Ann Street, Beaufort, NC, United States

    Members and prospective ones are invited to join the Beaufort Historical Association for the Annual Membership Meeting and potluck dinner on January 21, 6 p.m., at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 215 Ann Street in Beaufort. The meeting is a perfect opportunity to make friends with fellow members and new ones while enjoying a delicious meal. During the meeting, there will be a special presentation of the film Beaufort Remembers, a Scrapbook Productions, Inc. and Beaufort Documentary Group film about the daily life of Beaufort from the 1920s to the 1960s, told in the voices of those who lived it. “The premiere of the documentary in December was a huge success bringing the whole community together in celebration of Beaufort’s past,” BHA Executive Director Patricia Suggs said. The event was completely sold out, so this gives our members a chance to see a portion of the film.” The 2019 Volunteer Awards will also be presented. The BHA will present the prestigious Edward and Frances Piver Volunteer of the Year Award to the outstanding volunteer of the year. This award was established in 1968 by the Piver children to honor their parents. The selected recipients of the Piver award are a group […]

    FREE

  • Valentine Party

    Membership Drive Valentine Party

    Each year, the Sunday before Valentine’s Day, the Beaufort Historical Association welcomes the public to enjoy food, fun, and fellowship as it opens the authentically restored homes and buildings of the Beaufort Historic Site during its annual Valentine Membership Party. This year’s event will be held Sunday, February 9, between 2 and 4 p.m., welcoming current members and encouraging new members to join. The Membership Drive has been a tradition for many years. It started in 1992 as a Valentine’s Party in a private home to attract new members. By 2000 the planning committee realized that the attendance had more than outgrown any private home in Beaufort. The party is now hosted at the Historic Site, where two acres and all authentically restored houses and buildings are open for members and potential members to enjoy and learn more about this area’s coastal heritage. Each house or building features different, special refreshments for visitors to enjoy. There will be beer and pizza in the Jail, olive oil tastings in the Courthouse, an oyster roast in the School Master’s Cottage, hot mulled cider in the Leffer’s Cottage, fudge in the Apothecary, sparkle and fizz beverages in the Josiah Bell House, wine and […]

    FREE

  • Volunteer Training

    Volunteer Training

    Attendees are invited to learn about volunteering at the Beaufort Historic Site, 130 Turner St. Anyone interested in historic preservation and research, student educational programs, driving a double-decker bus, leading tours, retail sales in the gift shop or helping with the many committees that are the backbone of the Association are welcome to attend. For more information please call 252-728-5225.

    FREE
  • 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