Or experience the Beaufort Historic District aboard a vintage English double-decker bus tour. Step through the white picket fence of the Beaufort Historic Site, located in the heart of downtown Beaufort on Turner Street, and discover the town's heritage during tours of the authentically restored and furnished buildings that make up the two-acre site. Thrill to a militia encampment and become part of the many daily activities that made up a soldier's life. Watch artisans demonstrate the crafts, skills and lifestyles of 18th century coastal Carolina. And this is just a small sampling of what is in store for ticket holders during the weekend's events.
Admission is free.
The show will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday, June 22-23. There will also be special tours of The Old Burying Ground, one of Beaufort's treasures. The Old Burying Ground is one of the few cemeteries to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the guided tours give one the opportunity to discover the real history behind the graves. In conjunction with the Old Burying Ground, a special feature of the tour is the mourning display set up in the parlors of the Josiah Bell House located on the grounds of the Beaufort Historic Site. This unique display showcases the ways Victorians mourned for their loved ones.