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2026 Beaufort History Guide

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The Lightkeeper's Cottage Beaufort, SC

The Lightkeeper's Cottage Beaufort, SC Welcome to The Lightkeeper's Cottage, a entirely remodeled 3-bedroom, 1-bath getaway in Beaufort's peaceful Pigeon Point neighborhood — just a stones throw away from the historic downtown waterfront. ...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 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.

Historic Home Located in historic distri...

Constructed in 1886, this historic home is located in the Old Commons Historic district in Beaufort, SC. Totally modernized in 2020, This home provides a great combination of history with modern amenities. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home sleeps 4; with...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Perfect In Historic Downtown Beaufort + ...

RiverWatch is located in the Historic District of downtown Beaufort, SC. Suite B is a short walk-up second floor unit that's charmingly decorated with a coastal and beach theme. There are two (2) very comfortable bedrooms with the Master having a...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...

Spacious Carriage House with Pool & King...

Forget your worries in this serene space.Located on 5-acres of secluded wooded land with broad gardens. This peaceful space is on the second floor above a detached garage. The roomy area was freshly refurbished: includes a kitchenette and bathroom...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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

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...

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...

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...