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Area's largest Easter Egg Hunt returns to Beaufort with over 17,000 eggs and a day of fun
For the 4th year, nearly 18,000 Easter eggs holding prizes will be falling out of a helicopter and dropped onto a field where over a thousand local children will race to pick them up in the largest Easter egg hunt in Beaufort, SC.
6,000 Miles and Back: The Story of Port Royal's traveling buoy
There are lots of historic spots throughout Beaufort and the surrounding area, and with being over 500 years old, lots of neat things have happened in these parts, too. Have you heard the story of Port Royal’s traveling red buoy?
KidFest returns to Beaufort this spring for 25th year
Gather your family and get ready for a day of free games, giveaways and fun: KidFest is returning to Beaufort for the 25th year on Saturday, April 6th from 10am to 2pm and it’s bringing along a fun day of activities, games, prizes, crafts, and entertainment for families, celebrating our children.
National Park Services releases findings of study on Beaufort National Historic District
The National Park Service (NPS) today released a comprehensive study to help guide future preservation of South Carolina’s Beaufort National Historic Landmark (NHL) District— which is recognized nationally for its antebellum history and architecture, and role in the Civil War and Reconstruction era.
Beaufort, SC just named Most Charming Small Town in South Carolina
Beaufort, SC was just named the Most Charming Town in South Carolina, and it's not the first time. In a February article, Reader's Digest named the Most Charming Towns in All 50 States and Beaufort got the nod for the Palmetto State.
All you need to know to enjoy this week's Beaufort International Film Festival
For the 18th year, the Beaufort International Film Festival will roll out the red carpet this week to welcome movie buffs, filmmakers, and even a few actors, from all over into the little hamlet of Beaufort, SC.
Ten must see historic spots in Beaufort, SC
Millions of people visit Beaufort, SC each year and one of the biggest reasons is the vast history of the area. Beaufort was first settled over 500 years ago and that’s a long time for a story to unfold. From old forts to church buildings, tabby homes and sacred ruins still intact today as if time has stood still, Beaufort’s history is as old as America’s itself.
Actor Gary Sinise will be in Beaufort, SC this week for a few fun reasons
Renowned actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise will be in Beaufort, SC this upcoming week for a few good reasons. First, Sinise will be putting on a free concert with the Lt. Dan Band for everyone to enjoy aboard the Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort on Friday, February 23rd.
Pick some local sunshine: U Pick Daffodil farm opening for season
The U Pick Daffodil farm in Okatie is opening this year for its season on Saturday, February 17th from 9am to 1pm, unless they run out of blooms earlier. With rows and rows of vibrant yellow blooms, visiting the farm to pick the beautiful yellow flowers is a winter pastime for lots of locals, most with little ones in tow.
Construction in high gear at new Beaufort Station shopping center
Lots of construction activity is ongoing at the new Beaufort Station shopping center at Robert Smalls Parkway and Parris Island Gateway as it's developer, The Morgan Companies, works its way toward its expected completion date.
Beaufort's National Cemetery is rooted in Civil War history
The Beaufort National Cemetery is a beautiful and historically important site located along Boundary Street and is a must-see when visiting Beaufort’s wealth of historic spots. With Spanish moss-draped live oaks looking down on the lines of white headstones, the cemetery not only holds a lot of beauty, but also a great deal of historic significance. It’s home to the remains of 117 Confederate soldiers and many more Union casualties, making it an important stop for history and Civil War enthusiasts touring the South.
Penn Center to open school to educate Gullah descendants on heirs property
Thanks to a grant received from the Coastal Community Foundation, historic Penn Center will be opening a new school on its historic campus. The grant was awarded to Penn Center on Monday to assist them in creating a new school that will be focused on Heir’s Property rights.
Port Royal to celebrate Mardi Gras with parade and party
The folks with the Old Village Association of Port Royal put on plenty of celebrations for locals and our visitors throughout each year. They're the group who are responsible for pulling off the Soft Shell Crab Festival and the OktoPRfest celebration annually; and, now they've added a Mardi Gras Parade & Party to the list of fun.
Tomato Sandwiches: A taste of everything that's good in the South
There are may things to love about being in the Lowcountry and one of them is definitely our food. We enjoy many specialties including Frogmore stew, she crab soup and shrimp & grits; but you won’t find much better than a regular ol’ Lowcountry tomato sandwich with local tomatoes from our local sea island farmers.
Move over Georgia: South Carolina produces more peaches than you
The warmer months in South Carolina mean fresh, juicy, local S.C. peaches are back in season; a time of year everyone eagerly anticipates. From roadside stands to supermarkets, and perhaps in your own yard, this delectable fruit is synonymous with the Lowcountry, gracing our appetites nearly all year round.
7 amazing spots to reconnect with nature in Beaufort, SC
It’s no secret that Beaufort, SC is a nature lover’s paradise. Fresh air, wide-open marsh landscapes and water with the sounds of birds, waves and wildlife are found all over the area. Everyone knows that getting outdoors is good for us, both mentally and physically, as contact with nature has been linked to reductions in stress, depression, and anxiety; and you’ll find that this part of the Lowcountry is an ideal spot to enjoy all the splendor that nature has to offer. To help you out, here are seven fantastic spots to reconnect with nature in Beaufort, SC.
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