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The Spirit Of Old Beaufort Tour Center and Gift Shop


category : Tours
Tours begin and end at their gift shop in the Waterfront area. Narrated tour of East side focuses on the historic homes. West side tour emphasis is on churches and historic homes along the Bay St. Guides are in 18th century period dress, sing the old songs and show 1864 photos while touring the Historic Landmark District. Receptive Operator services offered to tour companies.



Historic walking tours10:30 am and 2 pm and private tours by appointment. Evening Lantern Tour begins at 7 pm Thursdays thru Saturdays or by special reservation. Includes history, ghost stories, and Gullah folklore.



Guides for Step on Bus Tours of Beaufort, Parris Island, and St. Helena's Island also available. Flat rate of $125 per tour.



"Honor Your Partner" teaches Antebellum dances like the Virginia Reel, etc. in a fun 1.5 hour session. Cost is $12.50 per person. Group rates available. Great for Girl Scout's Folk Art Badge, birthdays, parties and reunions!



RESERVATIONS REQUIRED for all tours!


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Attractions and Upcoming Events

Fort Frederick

Now a part of the grounds of the Naval Hospital, ruins remain of an old tabby fort built by the British in 1732 for protection against the Spanish, French and Indians. It was abandoned in 1758

Beaufort, SC Historic Forts

Old Sheldon Church Ruins

Sheldon Church has lain in ruin for more than 120 years. Its gable roof, pediment, windows, and interior have disappeared, but the classic simplicity of its design still remains. One of the first Greek Revival structures built in the United States, Prince William's Parish Church, erected 1745-55

Beaufort, SC Churches

Country Inn & Suites

Standard rooms with 2 Queen or 1 King bed, 2 queen or 1 King bed Suites,

Beaufort, SC Businesses


Beaufort National Cemetery

With the National Cemetery Act of 1863 Abraham Lincoln established this cemetery for soldiers who died in the Civil War. Of the 7,500 Civil War soldiers buried here, 117 are Confederate. In the 1870s the Union Soldiers monument was erected to honor the 174

Beaufort, SC Cemeteries

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