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2026 Beaufort History Guide

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406 Capt John Fripp Villa

Summary:406 Captain John Fripp Villa II -Ideal central Fripp Island location. Steps from the beach!The Space:406 Capt. John Fripp Villa is a second-floor unit located in the heart of Fripp Island. Just a short walk to the Beach Club, Sandbar, Tennis...

  • Fripp Island
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Pigeon Point Park

The small Pigeon Point Park, located appropriately along Pigeon Point Road on the Beaufort Riverbanks, is a small but beautifully relaxing public park located in a quiet residential area on the western borders of historic Beaufort. A perfect stop...

Port Royal Dream Home Perfect for Marine...

Ideal location: 2mi to Parris Island Gateway, 3 Mi to Bay Street Beaufort with shopping and historic district featuring huge antebellum homes, great eateries and stores . 1 Mi to historic Port Royal and Sands Beach. 2 blocks to enter the new 14 mi...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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.

Where 19th Century Grandeur Meets Modern...

Where 19th Century Grandeur Meets Modern Southern Luxury A refined Historic Retreat in the Heart of BeaufortWelcome to The Azalea House, an exquisitely restored 1890 Southern residence in the traditional Beaufort style, where timeless craftsmanship...

  • Beaufort
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
Port Royal

The town of Port Royal, located due south of Beaufort and just north of Parris Island, is a delightful and large Lowcountry community that combines genuine southern hospitality and living with a trickle of local attractions that will appeal to...

New to VRBO-One Particular Marsh-Sunrise...

NEW TO Vacation Rental By Owner – One Particular Marsh-Sunrise Marsh Vistas • Marina Living • INCREDIBLE Location- Free GOLF CART 2 Bedrooms • 2.5 Baths • Sleeps 6 • Marsh & Marina Vistas- No reviews yet? No worries!Check out our other...

  • Fripp Island
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

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...

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...

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...

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...