The Beaufort Historic Site, in the 100 block of Turner Street, is in the heart of Beaufort, NC’s third oldest town. Thirteen restorations preserved by the Beaufort Historical Association comprise the historic site. Tours of the restorations include the 1796 Carteret County Courthouse, 1859 Apothecary Shop and Doctor’s Office, 1732 Rustell House which houses the Mattie K. Davis Art Gallery, 1829 county jail, 1778 Leffer’s Cottage, 1767 Joseph Bell House and the 1825 Josiah Bell House. Visitors are welcome to the Robert W. and Elva Faison Safrit Historical Center where orientation exhibits and demonstrations are offered year-round. Guided tours of the site are offered year-round at 10am, 11:30am, 1pm and 3pm Mon.-Sat., $6 adults, $4 students. Children under 6 are admitted free with a parent.

Group and self-guided tours also are available.

Interesting narrated walking and bus tours depart from the Beaufort Historic Site April through October. See the sights of Beaufort on the English Double Decker Bus Tour 11am and 1:30pm Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. These special tours are $6 adults, $4 students, children under 6 free with parent. Narrated tours of the Old Burying Ground, c.1709, are conducted with a minimum of five or more people ($5 adults, $3 children, children under 6 free with parent) 2:30pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, or may be self-guided at any time (free). Beaufort Historic Site is open Mon.-Sat. 9:30am-5pm in season; 10am-4pm off season. Group tours may be arranged by calling 252-728-5225 or 800-575-SITE.

An active annual calendar at the Beaufort Historic Site includes Publick Day, a colonial-style flea marker with entertainment, games and food, in April; the Old Homes Tour and Antique Show and Sale, always the last weekend in June; Harvest Time, living history and demonstrations of coastal family life in the 1700s especially for school groups in October; Community Thanksgiving Feast in November which offers a traditional Thanksgiving menu and gathering; and the Coastal Carolina Christmas Celebration in December.



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