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2026 Beaufort History Guide

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Beaufort -Close to Parris Island and His...

This newly modernized mobile home is centrally located in Beaufort, close to beaches and is less than 5 mins. drive to Parris Island, MCAS Air Station and gorgeous Historic Downtown Beaufort. The home has all new floor, trim, paint, tile, bathrooms...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Hunting Island

Beautiful Hunting Island is a bit of a contradiction. Located 15 miles east of Beaufort, the island is completely isolated, with just a handful of campsites and a main Visitor's Center. Despite this fact, the island is also the most visited state...

Beautiful 3 bedroom 3 bath home close to...

Welcome to the Yellow Cottage close to the Spanish moss trail and downtown Beaufort, make this home a ideal location for adventure and exploring! Only 13 min from the local beach and Cypress Trail. Lots of great eateries and stores close by to...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Beaufort, SC History

The native Indians were living here seasonally as early as 4000 BC. Evidence of early settlement remains today in the form of a 3400 year old "Indian shell ring" in Hilton Head Island's Sea Pines Forest Preserve.

New Construction, Close to Beach, 6 Seat...

Escape to heaven with a memorable beach vacation in our brand-new island home! This striking getaway features 4 cavernous bedrooms, 3 modern bathrooms, and comfortable accommodations for up to 10 guests, making it the ideal destination for families...

  • Fripp Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
University of South Carolina at Beaufort

The USCB, (University of South Carolina at Beaufort), Center for the Arts is the local go-to for outstanding regional performances that include dramatic and comedy shows, concerts, independent movies, and virtually every kind of spell-binding...

Home in Beaufort Historic District w/ Pr...

Appreciate the appeal and serenity of Beaufort in this fashonable 3-bed, 2-bath vacation rental, offering an open interior and a furnished outdoor space. This home invites you to spend your days exploring the best of Beaufort with ease. Sit...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Pat Conroy's Beaufort by Golf Cart
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$20.00 - $45.00

*“I’ve come home to the place I was always writing about…. I’ve tried to make Beaufort, South Carolina, my own.”—Pat Conroy, The Death of Santini* ____ Duration and Availability - 1Hr15Mn - Monday through Sunday (7 days a week) at...

History and Movie Tour by Golf Cart
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$15.00 - $38.00

duration: 1 Hour meeting_point: Downtown Marina at 1006 Bay Street, Beaufort, SC (29902) description: *See stunning live oaks draped with Spanish Moss, and pre-Civil War houses.* This one hour tour by golf cart covers Beaufort’s historic...

Beaufort Walking History/Movie Tour
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$15.00 - $36.00

*Over 300 years of history plus stories about Hollywood movies and actors.* _________ Duration 2 Hours ________ About Walking tour of Beaufort’s historic district gives you a chance to learn more about our beautiful town and ask questions as...

St. Helena's Episcopal Church

Visitors to historic Beaufort typically can't help but notice the distinguished St. Helena's Episcopal Church, a beautiful site with a sky-high steeple that towers over the lush, evergreen scene. In addition to its exterior beauty, the church has...

John Mark Verdier House

The John Mark Verdier House Museum is a wonderfully engaging Downtown Beaufort attraction for a wide variety of reasons. As the only historic planter's house in the city open to the public, the 1804 estate presents an accurate portrait of how...

Beaufort National Cemetery

The Beaufort National Cemetery is a somber but historically important site located in the heart of Beaufort County. Quietly beautiful, with the region's renowned live oaks towering over the lines of small, white headstones, the cemetery holds a...