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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Surrounded by water, Beaufort, SC is home to adventure
Beaufort, SC is made up of several islands surrounded by rivers, creeks and estuaries winding around, under and through them all. Life along the water means these waterways factor in how we live, what we eat, and even how we have fun.
Visit these 5 Forrest Gump movie sites in Beaufort, SC
Did you know that some 16 major Hollywood movies were filmed in or around Beaufort, SC? They include timeless classics The Great Santini, The Big Chill and The Prince of Tides and popular hits including Daughters of the Dust, The War, The Jungle Book and more.
You're never far from history when you're in Beaufort, SC
If you're looking for history, then Beaufort, SC is the right place. Being over 500 years old, you're never too far from history in Beaufort SC. The Beaufort area is home to several museums that house a great deal of local history.
Bundle up for this weekend's Beaufort Oyster Festival
The annual Beaufort Oyster Festival is coming up this weekend. And, fittingly, just like you can't eat oysters until the colder months, this weekend is going to be one of the coldest that we've experienced in the past year.
Tabby Structures: Beaufort's Enduring Legacy
The Lowcountry is home to many structures that were made of tabby hundreds of years ago. Today, Beaufort County is home to the highest concentration of tabby structures still standing and still visible in the whole country. In fact, you could say that Beaufort SC is indeed a city made from tabby. There's just so much of it still around.
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