St. Helena, SC

08/25/2024

There are so many things happening in . Check out our Event Calendar and never miss out on the fun!
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08/25/2024

Did you know that the Shrimp Shack on St. Helena Island made the list of Top Ten BEST Seafood Spots in all of South Carolina? We love this place!
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08/25/2024

Marsh Tackies are more than just horses. Brought to by Spanish explorers in the 1500s, these beauties developed a way of adapting to our swampy conditions and ultimately thrived in the marshlands that became their home. ❤🐴

Once a common sight in the Lowcountry, Marsh Tacky horses are a breeding strain from the Colonial Spanish line, and numbers have declined.

08/25/2024

Brought by the to the sea islands in the 1700's to capture and destroy evil spirits, the art of bottle trees can be found today all over the area. 💙

Over the centuries, the Gullah culture has lent many legends to the rest of the Lowcountry and beyond, and the belief in evil spirits is one of them.

08/24/2024

An undersea nightmare and one of the most creatively violent animals on Earth, the giant mantis shrimp is at home in Beaufort's local waters.😲
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08/24/2024

If you like in the summertime, then you'll love it in the fall. It's been named one of the best places to go and . 🍂🍁

The magazine said to "set your sights on a small Southern town, sit back, and relax; there’s so much to enjoy across the South this season."

08/23/2024

The amount of history contained within a short 8 blocks of downtown's Craven Street is something to behold. 🙌

As charming as any southern street you'll find, downtown's Craven Street is home to many of Beaufort's most notable and most historically signifigant spots.

08/23/2024

Cold snap!! 😂

08/22/2024

The annual OktoPRfest celebration is coming to the streets of Port Royal with live music, plenty of food & drink, kids' activities, and lots more. 🍺

This year's OktoPRfest celebration in Port Royal is scheduled for Saturday, September 28th on Paris Avenue.

08/22/2024

Frogmore stew was born on St. Helena Island. Many versions of the dish have been around for years, but the name "Frogmore stew" was created back in the 1960s by the Gay Fish Company. 🦐

Nothing is more perfect for a Lowcountry meal than Frogmore Stew, a mouthwatering, one-pot meal of shrimp, corn on the cob, new potatoes and smoked sausage.

08/20/2024

A stormy view on The Island this evening. 🌨

08/20/2024

Beaufort's dolphins are amazing and strand feeding is one example of their magic. So cool!!! 💙🐬

Strand feeding is serious hunting that requires teamwork, communication and timing...and it testifies to the ingenuity of our local dolphins.

08/20/2024

did it again. Our little town by the sea made the list of the 12 Best Small Towns to Live in the U.S. 😊

Beaufort has been named one of the Best Small Towns to Live in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure, and it's the only one in S.C. that made it.

08/19/2024

Oyster season is just around the corner. Oyster roasts are a celebration of friendship & community, and the bounty of the sea. Two things very near to the heart of locals.

Oyster roasts are a local Lowcountry tradition; a celebration of community and the bounty of the sea. 2 things very near to the heart of us Beaufortonians.

08/18/2024

Who's enjoyed this tasty local sea island spot? You'll find some of the best Gullah dishes at The Gullah Grub Restaurant. It's so amazing, even Anthony Bourdain asked for seconds! 🙂

08/18/2024

When you're visiting , make sure you get out to these amazing local historic spots. You'll be very glad you did. 😁

From forts to church buildings & tabby homes, Beaufort’s history is virtually about as old as America’s itself. Enjoy 15 must-see historic Beaufort spots.

08/17/2024

Brought to by the early Gullah some 300 years ago, haint blue painted porch ceilings have been warding off evil spirits (and pesky bugs) in the Lowcountry for centuries.

For over 300 years locals have been painting their porch ceilings haint blue out of tradition and superstition and you'll see it all over Beaufort today.

08/17/2024

Who loves fresh South Carolina peaches? Did you know Georgia calls itself the Peach State, but more peaches come from S.C. than Georgia? 🤦‍♀️🍑

South Carolina ships a whopping 90,000 tons of peaches every year, compared with Georgia’s meager 40,000 tons.

08/17/2024

A popular legend, many locals claim to have witnessed seeing the Lands End Light, leading the stretch of road on St. Helena Island to be called "South Carolina's very own Sleepy Hollow." 😲

Some say that particular stretch of road is the most haunted road in South Carolina and it's also been called the state's very own Sleepy Hollow.

08/16/2024

This is an absolute fact!! 👇🌽

08/16/2024

Daredevils, trapeze artists, clowns, acrobats, high-wire acts, and a whole lot more are on their way to next month. 🤡🎪

The Zerbini Family Circus lands in Beaufort, SC on September 23rd for a total of 9 live shows under the big top.

08/16/2024

After a dozen years of serving up some of the area's favorite burgers and creative dishes, Fat Patties is set to close its doors in Port Royal later this month.

Fat Patties in Port Royal is closing its doors on August 24th, but we don't think it's the end of things for the popular spot.

08/14/2024

Her work is beautiful. 🌾

08/14/2024

Once upon a time, these tiny plain white praise houses dotted the St. Helena Island landscape...but only a few remain today. 🙏

Once upon a time, these tiny, plain white, small frame praise houses dotted the St. Helena Island landscape and were a very important part of daily life.

08/13/2024

Take a walk around and you’re bound to see something that’s just a little odd or out of place, or something that’s just a quirky signature of our town. 💕

From melon-filled school buses to staircases that lead you to nowhere, here are quirky things around Beaufort that make you say wow.

08/13/2024

Starting out as a hunting preserve in the 1800s as its name suggests, Hunting Island came to be our favorite beach and state park in the 1930s as a way to help put people back to work during the Great Depression. 🌊🌴⛱️

Although there's no shortage of sweet spots in our neck of the Southeastern coast, one of the most popular is undoubtedly Hunting Island State Park.

08/11/2024

Coming to The Island on Labor Day weekend. Don't miss it!!

08/11/2024

Interesting piece of .
U.S. Route 21 is a north-south highway that originally ran from Cleveland, Ohio, to Hunting Island here in . Over the years, parts of the route were replaced by Interstate highways. Today, 21 primarily runs through South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia, ending near the West Virginia border.
U.S. Route 21 has great historical significance as a major route for travelers and has played a role in various migration patterns, including the Great Migration of African Americans from the rural South to northern cities.

08/11/2024

As August rolls on, sea turtle nests on our local sea island beaches are starting to boil over with hatchlings...and it's a sight to behold. 🐢

When sea turtle nests hatch on our local beaches and the hatchlings pour out of the nest, it's called a sea turtle boil.

08/10/2024

New Art Gallery on The Island looking to host artists. 🎨

🦋Calling All Creative, Righteous Beings🦋 Ebry’Ting Gullah is now accepting art submissions to be exhibited! Submissions can be emailed to [email protected], or call to schedule a drop in! ✨🎨✨