Join us on a leisurely two mile stroll through the National Historic District of Beaufort SC, amidst some of the finest antebellum homes in America!

Built in the 1790s by a prosperous merchant. In 1825, the Marquis de Lafayette was a house guest here. This Federal-style home was taken over by Union officers as their headquarters during the Civil War.

Penn Center – the site of one of the country’s first schools for freed slaves and one of the most significant African American historical and cultural institutions in existence today.

Relax in the balmy bay breeze as your USCG licensed captain and First Mate Linda reveal a side of Beaufort you won’t see anywhere else. Distractions abound, however, as playful dolphin vie for your attention and the stately osprey soars overhead. Add the fecund fragrance of the salt marsh and a breathtaking sunset, and you begin to [...]

Displays include a recreation of an 1800’s plantation parlor and other exhibits contributed by local museums. Memorabilia from the half-dozen or so movies made in the area including “Big Chill” and “Prince of Tides.”
125 Lowcountry Ln
Exit 33 (Hwy 17) Off I-95
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 717-3090

This small but important museum does an excellent job of documenting the colorful history of the Sea Islands. The brass guns at the front of the museum were captured from the British in 1779 and then recaptured by Union soldiers after the fall of Fort Walker. The inside passed as a [...]

This once majestic sanctuary was burned and destroyed by Prevost’s British troops in 1779. It has stood in ruins for over 120 years. Despite this fact, it is still used for special religious services. All that remains are its stately columns and building shell.
Old Sheldon Church Rd
Yemassee, SC 29945