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2026 Beaufort History Guide

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Spanish Moss Oasis by Port Royal Landing...

Awaken your senses in this opulent 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home located in the historic Port Royal Landing, surrounded by enchanting Spanish moss–draped oak trees. Thoughtfully designed and attractively furnished, this home offers comfort, style, and...

  • Port Royal
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Downtown Beaufort, SC

Beaufort's downtown, which earned its own place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969, is easily one of the most visited and all-encompassing "attractions" that this coastal community has to offer. The expansive series of standard city...

661 Newhaven

Summary:661 Newhaven - Resort Access & Golf Cart supplied!The Space:Welcome to 661 Newhaven, a delightfully appointed 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath condo offering serene courtyard vistas and glimpses of the Atlantic. Designed for comfort and painless coastal...

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

Charming 1-bedroom apartment with AC and...

Stay comfortably in Beaufort at this 1-bedroom apartment. This relaxing, peaceful, comfortable, and coastal long or short term rental. This one bedroom apartment is located in a peaceful area of Beaufort close to Parris Island. With enough room to...

  • 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.

Parris Island 10 min - Pet friendly Home...

Unwind and relax at this pet-friendly Beaufort getaway, ideally located 5 mins. from downtown Beaufort and 10 mins. from Parris Island. With a fenced backyard, inviting outdoor spaces, and room for the whole group, this home is ideal for Marine...

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