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Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Address: Downtown Historic District, Beaufort, SC 29902
This is one of those lovely spots in Beaufort to sit, relax and watch the tides ebb and flow or eye the yachts and sailboats lazily pass by. Lined by shops and restaurants, this area is the hub of Beaufort's everyday life. Numerous benches and swings to accommodate parents and children. A great place for a picnic.
Address: 2555 Sea Island Pkwy, Hunting Island, SC 29920
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Located approximately 16 miles east of Beaufort on Highway 21. This 5000-acre beauty boasts three miles of public beaches, subtropical forests, an 1100-foot fishing pier (one of the longest on the East coast), 140-foot lighthouse (circa 1859), 200 designated camp sites for $17- $19 (sites with electricity and water...
John Mark Verdier House Museum
Address: 801 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902-5565
This Federal-style mansion, circa 1790's, has enjoyed a vivid past. The Marquis de Lafayette was once a house guest and spoke to the townspeople from its steps. It was later captured by the Union troops during the Civil War and used as their headquarters.
Address: 1402 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC 29935
Different from aquariums that have live marine specimens and exhibits from freshwater, the estuarium exhibits aquatic specimens indigenous to the brackish water and saltwater environments of the lowcountry of South Carolina. Educational programs are offered for school groups and general public groups. Half-day tours...
Old Sheldon Church Ruins & Graveyard
Address: Jct Of Hwys 21 And 17, Gardens Corner, SC
This once majestic sanctuary was burned and destroyed by Prevost's British troops in 1779. It has stood in ruins for over 120 years. Despite this fact, it is still used for special religious services. All that remains are its stately columns and building shell.
Address: 283 Blvd de France, Parris Island, SC 29905
This 10,000 square foot museum is one of the largest in the southeast. Exhibits, displays, artifacts and papers depicting the colorful history of the station during the French, Spanish, Colonial, Revolutionary, War of 1812, Civil, and the Spanish American wars. Also, while at Parris Island, check into the tours...
Penn Center and York W. Bailey Museum
Address: Land's End Rd, St. Helena Island, SC 29920
Located nine miles southeast of Beaufort via US 21. A fascinating place to learn and retrace the history of Gullah culture in the Lowcountry. Museum contains exhibits and rare books. Penn Center was the first school established for freed slaves.
Saint Helena's Episcopal Church
Address: 505 Church St, Beaufort, SC 29902
St. Helena's congregation was founded in 1712 and the sanctuary was later built in 1724. It survived the Yamassee War, the Revolutionary War, and the Civil War during which it was used as a military hospital (it is said that doctors used gravestones as make-shift operating tables).
Address: Downtown Waterfront Park Area, Beaufort, SC
Sit back and relax while touring downtown in a horse drawn carriage. Learn about historic Antebellum and Victorian architecture and Beaufort's Civil War history. The many Hollywood movie sites in the area are also part of the tour, which lasts 50 minutes.
Address: 713 Craven St, Beaufort, SC 29902
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This small but important museum does an excellent job of documenting the colorful history of the Sea Islands. The brass guns at the front of the museum were captured from the British in 1779 and then recaptured by Union soldiers after the fall of Fort Walker. The inside passed as a loft in Greenwich Village for the...
