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2026 Beaufort History Guide

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Frippin Graytful, Golf Cart Included, Pe...

Welcome to Frippin Graytful!  This striking island home is close to the beach and all the amenities Fripp has to offer.  Located in a peaceful area of the island, this property is surrounded by lush greenery and offers a peaceful setting.As you...

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

Coastal Elegance. Poolside. Just steps f...

Professionally decorated for your opulent beach hideaway and a new King bed! We want you to have a carefree vacation so we include beach chairs, beach umbrella, beach towels and a beach wagon!! We find a beach wagon is a must to get all of your...

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

Pet Friendly, golf cart included, club c...

Quiet end-unit villa overlooking active tidal creek. Conveniently located at mid-Island, the villa is set back from Tarpon Blvd. Adjacent to the Racquet Club and across the street from the Ocean Club, you can be in the middle of it all in moments...

  • Fripp Island
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 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.

Saltwater Retreat! Close to Parris Islan...

Sensational coastal bungalow in the heart of Old Port Royal Village on 9th Street! We know you will find all the amenities of home here and savor time with your family in our friendly, laid back, amazing community! Whether you want to watch the...

  • Port Royal
  • 3 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...

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...