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2026 Beaufort History Guide

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Stay&Play On Golf Course. Pets are allow...

GREAT LOCATION in a private residential community, close to the Historic District & handsome natural landmarks of the Sea Islands. Close to Port Royal “the Sands” Beach (10 min), Parris Island (20 min) & Hunting Island (28 min). Bluffton, Hilton...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 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.

Charming 2-bedroom cottage in Historic B...

Welcome to Gallery 1897, your beautiful historic bungalow located in the heart of downtown historic Beaufort, South Carolina! Constructed in 1897, this home offers a blend of vintage appeal with modern comfort, ensuring a memorable and calming...

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

49 Nautical Watch Way

New Listing | Harbor Vistas – Harbor Island, SC Find your calm at Harbor Vistas, a serene Lowcountry getaway tucked inside the gated community of Harbor Island. Surrounded by marsh vistas, coastal wildlife, and gentle ocean breezes, this roomy...

  • Fripp Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Hunting Island State Park

The Hunting Island State Park comprises the entirety of the famed Hunting Island, and is a family-friendly beach destination with a big reputation. As the most visited state park in all of South Carolina, the 5,000 acre undeveloped barrier island...

Chic Family - Friendly 3BR Home w/ Pool,...

Welcome to your ideal hideaway! Located in the heart of Port Royal, this impressive 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers everything you need for a calming stay. Whether you’re visiting family at Parris Island, appreciating the close by beaches, or...

  • Port Royal
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

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...

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...

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...