Beaufort Attractions

Something of the spirit of the neat little 18th c. plantation town still manifests itself in Beaufort (founded 1710), south-east of Charleston; especially on the waterfront, in some old villas - many of which now offer bed and breakfast - and in Beaufort Museum.

Beaufort Arsenal Museum

The Beaufort Arsenal Museum is housed in a 1798 arsenal. The museum features relics of nature and war. Artifacts on display represent Native American settlements, the earliest Spanish settlement during 1566-1587, Union occupation during the Civil War, and 20th century industries of phosphate mining, truck farming, fishing, shrimping and oystering.

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	Closed
Close	17:00	17:00		17:00	17:00	17:00

Carriage Tours of Beaufort

The horse-drawn carriage tours through the historic district of Beaufort take one hour. They feature area history, the grand houses, and their owners.

John Mark Verdier House

The John Mark Verdier House in Beaufort was built in the late 1790's by one of the town's leading merchants and planters. It served as headquarters for the Union Army during the Civil War.

Address

Historic Beaufort Foundation
801 Bay Street
Beaufort, SC 29902-5565
United States

Phone 1 (843) 379-3331

Fax 1 (843) 379-3371

http://www.historic-beaufort.org

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	10:00
Close							16:30

Guides

Guided tour available as optional extra.

St Helena's Episcopal Church

The St Helena's Episcopal Church in Beaufort was founded in 1712. St Helena's served as a hospital during the Civil war. Interestingly, its flat tombstones were used as operating tables.

Address

St Helena's Episcopal Church
505 Church Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
United States

Phone 1 (843) 522-1712

Fax 1 (843) 522-1754

http://www.sthelenas1712.org