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.
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.
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
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
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