Visit Beaufort, Port Royal, and Sea Islands of SC

11/03/2024

The Friends of Fort Fremont Harvest Festival is happening till 4pm today!

To learn more about Fort Fremont- visit https://www.fortfremont.org/index.html

11/03/2024

Another busy weekend in the Lowcountry !

There’s a Holiday Market in Port Royal SC, and the Harvest Festival out at Fort Fremont!

10/31/2024

Make plans to visit the Arsenal this Saturday!

The Beaufort History Museum's annual Civil War Living History Encampment returns to the Arsenal courtyard THIS SATURDAY, November 2nd. Enjoy a visit by the 79th New York Highlander Regiment for a day full of interaction, living history, drills, educational activities, and lots of family fun from 10am to 4pm.

Visit Beaufort, Port Royal, and Sea Islands of SC

10/29/2024

Get out and spend some time at one of our many parks! ❤️

10/28/2024

Here’s to a lovely night in the Lowcountry! 🌅

10/27/2024

Here’s a fun Haunted Beaufort Story 🎃

“In the heart of historic Beaufort, South Carolina, nestled among moss-draped oaks and centuries-old homes, there’s a tale often whispered among locals—a haunting that dates back to the days of pirates and privateers.

On a misty October night in 1742, a pirate ship docked in Beaufort’s harbor. Its captain, Elias “Red Eye” Marlow, was a notorious scoundrel feared across the Carolina coast. Marlow was a legend in his own right, not just for his ruthless pillaging but for the treasure he was rumored to have buried somewhere along the marshy Lowcountry. The locals knew better than to ask questions when his ship sailed into port, for Red Eye was known to make townsfolk disappear for much less.

But that night, Red Eye had more than gold on his mind. Word had it he was in love with a young local woman, the daughter of a prominent family who wanted nothing to do with him. In a fit of fury, Marlow swore he’d see her spirit locked in Beaufort forever if she didn’t yield to him. He went to the home, only to be met with resistance. Her family, loyal to the girl’s wishes, turned Marlow away, and the captain stormed off into the night, swearing revenge.

That very night, a violent storm rolled in. The winds howled, the river’s waters surged, and Marlow’s ship was swept out to sea, vanishing into the roiling waves. Though his body was never recovered, locals say Marlow’s spirit found its way back to Beaufort, searching endlessly for the woman who had scorned him.

Over the years, eerie sightings have been reported. Some say that on misty October nights, a shadowy figure in a pirate’s tricorn hat appears by the river, peering into the windows of historic homes. He is seen near The Anchorage or beneath the giant oaks by the Joseph Johnson House “The Castle”, clutching a tarnished compass and muttering words in an old dialect that no one can understand.

Locals claim that if you’re walking alone on Bay Street after midnight, you might feel a chill in the air, hear the echo of footsteps behind you, or even catch a glimpse of a dark figure just out of the corner of your eye. Some residents of the oldest homes have even found water pooled by their doors in the morning, along with a faint trail of wet footprints leading from their windowsills toward the river.

It’s said that Red Eye Marlow won’t rest until he finds the young woman’s spirit or another willing to take her place. And each October, when the river fog rolls in thick, Beaufort knows that Red Eye is once again searching, forever haunted by the love he could never possess. So, should you find yourself in Beaufort on a foggy October night, keep a wary eye on the river, and if you hear footsteps behind you, don’t look back—you may find that Captain Marlow has finally caught up.” 👻

*Disclaimer: This story is a work of fiction. While inspired by the rich history of Beaufort, SC, all characters, events, and supernatural elements are entirely fictional and intended for entertainment purposes only.

10/25/2024

Come out to Port Royal's first ever Halloween festival presented by The Gas Lantern Apothecary & Mystical! Saturday, October 26th 3pm - 9pm - Naval Heritage Park.

This is a free event open to the public! Vendors will be on hand to satisfy all your spooky shopping needs! Food, fun and scary spectacles abound!! Costume parades, witch's dance, passport program for the kids and tons more fun to be had!

10/23/2024

🇺🇸 Welcome to Beaufort S.C.

10/21/2024

Let's get ready for Halloween! 🎃

Today’s episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast sees Daquan collaborating with Buried Under Beaufort , a podcast about the haunted side of the Beaufort area. Ian Leslie and Ryan Copeland, the hosts of the podcast, join the show to talk about the origins of their podcast, their favorite scary stories involving this area and a few stories that they’d love to cover in the future on their show.

Listen now 👇

https://www.beaufortsc.org/plan-your-visit/the-inner-coastal-podcast/

10/19/2024

The Harriet Tubman Monument

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”

-Harriet Tubman

10/18/2024

Wish you were here…

10/18/2024

Show us your pictures of the Lowcountry?

10/16/2024

The many colors of the Lowcountry!

10/15/2024

Exciting!

10/15/2024

Join us for the Fort Fremont Harvest Festival on November 3rd! The Friends of Fort Fremont invite you to travel back to 1910, with period games for all ages, live music, food, hands-on activities, crafts, and history displays.

Enjoy demonstrations on Carolina rice culture and mingle with participants dressed in authentic costumes. Admission is free, and a complimentary shuttle service will run from Land’s End Woodlands Road.

Don’t miss this exciting event on November 3rd, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.!

10/14/2024

A lovely October Morning 🌅

Kat Brucees

10/13/2024

Good Morning from the Lowcountry ❤️

10/11/2024

Happening this weekend, the Habersham South Carolina Harvest Festival!

Head to: https://habershamharvestfestival.com to learn more!

10/11/2024

Did you catch the Aurora Borealis tonight?

10/09/2024

What a sunset! 🌅

Thanks to Allen Ford for sending us these!

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10/08/2024

Fall is in the air in Beaufort, Port Royal & the Sea Islands 🍁