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2026 Beaufort History Guide

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716 Swordfish Road

Summary:716 Swordfish Road - Resort Access and Golf Cart Supplied!The Space:716 Swordfish is a splendid two-story ocean-view home located in the heart of Fripp Island. This six-bedroom, four-bath home comfortably sleeps 14 and is ideal for family...

  • Fripp Island
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
St. Helena Island

The expansive St. Helena Island borders the popular tourist communities of Fripp Island to the east and Beaufort to the west, but is a unique and authentic Lowcountry vacation destination or day trip in its own right. Packed with shrimping docks...

841 Bonito Drive

Summary:Our property has a marsh view you can savor from the screened-in porch. The sunsets from this location are one-of-a-kind. An open floor plan is great for families and friends. We are within convenient walking distance to the Marina, Bonito...

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

Habersham Retreat on Abbey Row

*ASK ABOUT OUR WINTER SPECIAL!*Located within the impressive, calming, award-winning Habersham community filled with ample parks, ponds, marsh vistas, trails, and incredible eateries, Habersham Retreat awaits your stay. This 1600 sq ft 2 bedroom/2...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Fripp Island, SC

Great golfing, beautiful beaches, and genuine southern hospitality easily combine on Fripp Island, the most seaward of South Carolina's Sea Islands, and a gorgeous barrier island destination that is a relaxing oceanfront haven for its loyal...

522 Sunsuite -  Resort Access Included!

Cozy Comfort at 522 Sunsuite: Your Ideal Budget-Friendly Retreat on Fripp IslandDiscover the ideal comfortable and cozy hideaway at 522 Sunsuite on Fripp Island. Ideal for couples or modest families seeking a budget-friendly option without...

  • Fripp Island
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

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 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...

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...