Becoming Beaufort!
Explore Our Latest Exhibit: Becoming Beaufort
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Becoming Beaufort
From Chaos To Community
Begin with the exhibit’s introduction and the questions that shaped early Beaufort.
You Are Here
Beaufort In The Early 1700s
Explore the region, its waterways, and the early coastal settlements.
Liberty and Justice For All
Life And Inequality In The 18th Century
Examine the experiences of Native peoples, enslaved and free Black residents, and women.
Patriot, Loyalist, or Neutral?
A Community Divided By Revolution
Discover the choices facing Beaufort residents during the american Revolution.
Pirates and Maritime Culture
Order In The Port!
Learn how maritime trade, privateers, and pirates shaped the port.
For Shame
Crime and Punishment In Colonial Beaufort
Explore public punishment, social order, and the meaning of justice.