For several years, the Gullah Kinfolk Christmas Wish musical production has become a favorite holiday experience that captures the spirit of the Christmas season, with folks from all over coming to enjoy the annual performance. On the Sea Islands in Beaufort S.C., December 20th, 1860 marks the last Christmas before the Civil War. South Carolina…
Five new artist-designed benches have been added to the Cultural Arts District’s Art Bench Project, making for a total of 17 benches displayed around the city, depicting the cultural history of Beaufort, for both viewing and sitting. “We’re thrilled that we are expanding this project year by year,” said Andrea Hackenberger, the City’s events manager…
It’s Memorial Day weekend. Folks are planning cookouts, trips to the beach and maybe even having a few beers while gathered with friends and family. But, that’s not really what Memorial Day is for…is it? Lots of folks think Memorial Day is for celebrating and having fun. All too often around Memorial Day we tend…
On Thanksgiving Day, the Parish Church of St. Helena will host the 42nd Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Thursday, November 25th, starting 11am at the church’s Parish Hall at 507 Newcastle Street in Downtown Beaufort. As always, all are welcome. Providing a free Thanksgiving dinner for the community is one of the favorite traditions at the…
Every December, Wreaths Across America remembers and honors our veterans at the Beaufort National Cemetery through the laying of remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes and through the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud. Each year, the beautiful afternoon-long remembrance ceremony is attended by hundreds of…
