Author: Margaret Evans

WANTED: Artists For Humanity!

A new free exhibit, Bay Street During the Union Occupation (1861-1865), will open in the ground floor of the Verdier House at 801 Bay Street January 24. Displaying photographs taken during the Civil War, the exhibit allows visitors to walk block by block on 1860s Bay Street, between Charles and Carteret streets, experiencing 19th century sights.

A new free exhibit, “Bay Street During the Union Occupation (1861-1865),” will open in the ground floor of the Verdier House at 801 Bay Street January 24. Displaying photographs taken during the Civil War, the exhibit allows visitors to walk block by block on 1860s Bay Street, between Charles and Carteret streets, experiencing 19th century sights.

Join those who would be Irish (and some who ARE Irish) in a joyous celebration of Irish history, music and culture! The very first Beaufort Irish Festival takes place throughout February, with the following events:

Tombee Plantation on St. Helena Island will be the site of Historic Beaufort Foundation’s eighth annual oyster roast and membership campaign February 1st. The grounds of the ca. 1810 plantation and the plantation house, currently under restoration, will be open to ticket holders. Tickets will not be sold at the door.