Events

High Tea on Carolina Day                               Lecture: The Little Known South Carolina Tea Parties  Located at USCB Hilton Head Island

Parish Church of St Helena – Port Royal Island – Beaufort Join us for a fascinating tour of the grounds with Dr. Larry Rowland One of the oldest three churches in the United States, the Anglican congregation was formed in 1712 in the newly founded village of Beaufort and the initial chapel was built in…

Beaufort Arsenal – Port Royal Island - Beaufort On the muster location of the Beaufort Volunteer Artillery in the Rev War, the Arsenal was built in 1798 to house the unit, which operated continuously until shortly after the Civil War, when it was disbanded to become the National Guard post. It now houses the Beaufort…

  Join us for a tour and historic talk by Tom Mikell about this alluring place. Formally, Prince William Parish Church was built by William Bull in 1753. It served as the muster point for the Beaufort District Militia under General Stephen Bull, and was burned by Bull’s Tory neighbor Andrew DeVeaux in 1779. An…

Beaufort, SC — June 23, 2025 — In a symbolic gesture of unity, remembrance, and patriotism, the Charleston 250 Committee will present an historic Liberty Tree sapling to the Beaufort 250 Committee on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. The presentation will take place at the historic Beaufort Arsenal, located at 713 Craven Street…

This play will captivate as it sheds light on the vital yet often overlooked contributions of the Gullah people during the American Revolution (1770-1783). Through dynamic storytelling, live music, and powerful performances, the play uncovers the stories of Gullah ancestors who played key roles in the fight for freedom. This tribute blends history and culture,…

  On July 5th, the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy will partner with South Carolina 250 (SC250) to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with a special walking tour honoring Beaufort County’s often-overlooked role in the war. Led by archaeologist Katie Epps, the 1.8-mile tour will guide attendees through Palmetto Bluff’s historic cemeteries while exploring…

Zion Chapel of Ease Cemetery – Hilton Head Island Join us for a intriguing tour of the grounds with Rich Thomas. The chapel, approved for Construction in 1780, was delayed in construction by the war until 1786 and was completed by 1788. On the eastern portion of its grounds is the site of the chapel,…

Join us as Rich Thomas gives us the Revolutionary history of this fascinating place. Please be advised that the ruins are in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island and there is an entrance fee at the gate. Please allow for extra time to get through the gate. On land purchased in 1776 by Irish immigrant…

The southernmost fort in British North America from 1726 to 1758, it was initially constructed of logs, and was later improved with tabby walls, which were completed in 1733. A small fort, its garrison was a company of British regulars until they were transferred to Georgia in 1736, after which local militia units occupied it. …