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2026 Beaufort History Guide

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143 Capt John Fripp Villa-The Lone Palm

Summary:143 Capt John Fripp Villa - New to Airbnb! Resort Access Supplied!The Space:Perched oceanfront, The Lone Palm is a roomy, single-level, ground floor unit just steps away from the beach, The Beach Club, and Adult Pool. Located in John Fripp...

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

913 Marsh Dunes

The Space:Welcome to 913 Marsh Dunes Road — a serene 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath getaway tucked away on a peaceful cul-de-sac on Fripp Island, offering unobstructed expansive marsh vistas and thoughtfully designed spaces for comfort and relaxation.Step...

  • Fripp Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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.

721 Sea Dragon Lane

Summary:721 Sea Dragon Lane - Golf Cart & Resort Access always included!The Space:Tranquil Coastal Haven: 721 Sea Dragon - A Serene 3-Bed/2-Bath Retreat Near the OceanDiscover the tranquility of 721 Sea Dragon, a peaceful gem tucked just off Tarpon...

  • Fripp Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

2nd Row Home, Ocean Views, Golf Cart Inc...

Located on the esteemed Marlin Drive and located between swaying pines and calming palms this home is conveniently located just steps from beach access number 4. The property includes roomy shaded porches for outdoor enjoyment, and beautiful ocean...

  • Fripp Island
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
Pat Conroy's Beaufort by Golf Cart
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$20.00 - $45.00

description: *“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...

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

description: *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...

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...