The Beaufort History Museum was originally chartered in 1939. It has progressed to focus specifically on the deep and rich history of the Beaufort District, which is geographically bounded by the Combahee River on the north to Hilton Head on the south, reaching approximately 50 miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean.Plan my day in Beaufort using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Inspirock.
We manage and display the City of Beaufort’s collection of artifacts, documents and photos, which tell in a compelling manner the fascinating stories of the area. Highlights are the arrival of Native Americans, the first settlers; the European explorations of the early and mid-16th Century; the Revolutionary War; the rice, indigo and cotton Plantation Culture; the antebellum decades, secession and the Civil War; reconstruction and growth to present times. Through community engagement, children’s programs, educational opportunities and social events the museum provides many services to visitors and local residents.
The Museum comprises two distinct spaces: a larger primary area containing artifacts, photos and documents which tell the story of the Beaufort District, and an Exhibit Hall in which distinctive displays are created to focus on specific subjects of interest.
We offer an ongoing program to train Volunteer Docents to lead tours and serve as community liaisons. The training curriculum covers all aspects of history relating to Beaufort.
The Beaufort History Museum is an active member of our statewide (SCFM), regional (SEMC) and national (AAM) museum associations.
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Beaufort History Museum reviews
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Nice place. Friendly staff provided us with maps and coupon books at the visitors center.. They have clean restrooms. more »
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Very attractive and informative displays. Gary gave us a private tour (it's not terribly crowded) and we squeezed in two and a half hours of visits around a carriage tour. The front desk/gift shop..... more »
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Walk in the footsteps of the owners of the dwellings & also the slave help who sustained life there. Handheld recorders with headsets explain every area bringing visual sites to life. (Not animated) The house & grounds are well-maintained.
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This was an interesting place. I liked looking at the cannons and things outside, but there's a fee for the actual museum. There is a small gift shop you can visit though, which was helpful in figuring out where I wanted to go instead lol but for a family of four, I couldn't really afford going there. It is a pretty neat building though!!
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