Office of a local history organization that offers regular tours, talks & events.
At a glance
#4 of 4 Tourist attractions in BeaufortLocalGuideWorld score: 4.80
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Beaufort Historic Site?
- Beaufort Historic Site is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 147 reviews.
- How does Beaufort Historic Site rank in Beaufort?
- Beaufort Historic Site is #4 of 4 Tourist attractions in Beaufort by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Beaufort Historic Site located?
- 130 Turner St, Beaufort, NC 28516 — 0.1 km from the center of Beaufort.
- How can I contact Beaufort Historic Site?
- Phone: (252) 728-5225 · Website: beauforthistoricsite.org
Such a fun tour!!! I have done a lot of historical tours but this one had things I had never seen before, like giant metal disks that play music kind of like precursors to records? Idk but it was so cool and our tour guide was so sweet and entertaining and also very knowledgable. I had a great time:)
The folks who run it do a great job. We had a field trip there, and the kiddos really enjoyed learning about old Beaufort!!
We went here on a field trip for my 4th grader. The double-decker bus tour around historic Beaufort was great with the narrator telling the stories of the battles and how the houses were built and who lived in them. After the bus we were able to walk around the site to four different stations. 1st station was candle making, which told who in the household made the candles, how many were made per day and actually made our own to take home. The second station was wooden shingle making, which told the age a person started and how long to become a master shingle maker, showed the sawing of a log, splitting of a log, carving the shingle and then nailing the shingle to the "roof". There is more to the story, but you'll have to visit to find out yourself.
This is a double decker bus tour of historic Beaufort. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, and made the history of the town come to life. He kept our attention every minute of the one hour tour. The bus stops at MANY homes and local landmarks. I really got a realistic picture of the old, local ways of life and the pirate (Black Beard) influences that made this little fishing port such a historic little town. - Just a reminder: When you take a tour like this always remember to tip the host at the end of the tour.
This is a must-see if you are visiting Beaufort NC. Stop first at the visitors center/shop to find out what to expect. The gifts are fun to look at! It’s bright and airy and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Once on the property, you’ll see restored buildings like the courthouse, jail, apothecary with garden in the back, and homes. It’s a great place to check out for all ages. My family (husband, teenage son, adult daughter, and my brother) went here and we all enjoyed the sites. My favorite part was perusing through the art gallery. Currently they have art for auction.
A wonderful side stop and checking out the local history. This was a very cool place to stop and explore. Please consider liking my review-pictures and follow along on all my adventures! It's All About the Adventures!
The exhibits were great, period pirate people were awesome, prices were sky high but quality crafts were worth it.
The kids had a blast. We go to the pirate invasion every year in Beaufort and it is always a wonderfully fun time.
The kids had a blast. We go to the pirate invasion every year in Beaufort and it is always a wonderfully fun time.
Beautiful wedding venue right in the heart of Beaufort! We always enjoy photographing weddings here because it's historic and you are a short walk to the water. P.S- We also love the double decker bus. It's great for wedding parties and you can always get some fun shots with them.
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