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2026 Beaufort History Guide

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Cottage On Carteret in the Heart of Down...

The freshly remodeled Cottage on Carteret is located in the Heart of Downtown Beaufort just 10 mins. to Parris Island and 15 mins. to the beach at Hunting Island. The property features two master bedrooms with queen beds, private bathroom, and cable...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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.

106 Captain John Fripp Villa

We are excited to be the owners of this completely refreshed oceanfront 4 BR/4 BA condo on Fripp Island! This unit is in phase three of the Captain John Fripp Villas which is centrally and conveniently located next to the Beach Club complex with an...

  • Fripp Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

JOHN FRIPP VILLA - Ocean Views - Three B...

Appreciate the ocean breeze and beautiful vistas of the ocean in this centrally located, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Captain John Fripp Villa. The villa is cavernous enough to comfortably sleep 8. Each bedroom has a full bath and two of the bedrooms have...

  • Fripp Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Parris Island

The Parris Island Marine Corps Base is easily one of the most recognizable marine corps bases in the country, if not the world, even though it is located on a small and undeveloped island on the outskirts of coastal South Carolina.

Bungalow in the Historic District-walkin...

Appreciate a peaceful stay at our comfortable 2-bedroom bungalow in the Historic District of Beaufort. Located in the heart of this cozy city, our property offers a brilliant getaway for guests seeking relaxation and tranquility and the ideal space...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...