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SUMMARY:Beaufort Garden Club 2026 Garden-A-Day Tours
DESCRIPTION:The Beaufort Garden Club to host 33rd Annual Garden a Day \nThis year’s event\, free to the public\, features 5 gardens \nThis year’s Garden a Day event\, celebrating National Gardening week\, is June 8 to June 12\, and features gardens in the Lowcountry. The Beaufort Garden Club invites the public to visit these gardens\, free of charge\, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM\, rain or shine. \nThe Garden a Day schedule is as follows: \nMonday\, June 8 – 501 Pinckney Street\, Beaufort\nTuesday\, June 9 –   908 Scott Street\, Beaufort\nWednesday\, June 10 – 901 London Street\, Port Royal\nThursday\, June 11 – 1315 Laudonniere\, Beaufort  (Pigeon Point)\nFriday\, June 12 – 126 Spanish Point Drive\, Beaufort  (Spanish Point) \n“This year’s gardens feature magnificent live oak trees” said Lora Quincy\, 2026 Garden-A-Day Chair. “We are featuring gardens with old growth trees that have existed for decades\, and whose owners have created ethereal spaces around them.” \n“Once again\, we are excited to promote the many benefits of gardening and we hope the event will inspire more Beaufort residents to garden\,” said Sheila Drouin\, President\, The Beaufort Garden Club. \nThe Beaufort Garden Club\, the second oldest garden club in South Carolina\, has been holding its Garden A Day event every year in June since 1994.The event draws large crowds from South Carolina and surrounding states. \nGarden visitors are asked to not bring pets.
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SUMMARY:2026 Camp Conroy Summer Camp-Starts Soon!
DESCRIPTION:9th Annual Camp Conroy for Young Writers and Artists!JUST A FEW SLOTS REMAIN-REGISTER BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE! \nCamp Conroy will continue to appreciate special human ability and the joy of creating art while examining how technology can help us. Campers will read\, write\, and create art independently and collaboratively under the guidance of experienced instructors and artists. \nTo register\, use this Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/camp-conroy-2026-day-camp-for-young-writers-artists-tickets-1986852598607?aff=ebdssbdestsearch \nChoose the right camp for your child: June 8-12 is for 8-11 year olds June 22-26 for 12-14 year olds Space is limited to 20 campers (10 each week) Hosted by the non-profit Pat Conroy Literary Center and held at the Center’s campus at 601 Bladen Street in Beaufort. \nThis years’ camp theme is AI-Artful Intelligence\, Creativity and Technology. We will discover how AI can sometimes enhance (not replace!) human creativity by building a book together-creating both individually and collaboratively. The campers will write\, design\, critique\, edit all in preparation for publication of a book. \nCampers will be guided through their creative endeavors by Camp Conroy’s talented counselors\, 3 full-time adult instructors\, and special guests presenters and instructors. Campers will each receive a copy of the camp anthology on publication after the camp concludes. \nAdult instructors include: \nMiho Kinnas\, a Japanese poet/writer residing on Hilton Head. She is the author of three poetry collections and one book (about to be two books). This is her 9thyear as an instructor at Camp Conroy. \nDeidre Garr Johns\, a writer and 20-year veteran teacher also residing on Hilton Head\, and is a published author of poetry and children’s fiction This is her second year as an instructor at Camp Conroy. \nThomas ‘TJ’ Belasco\, taught English literature and composition for 34 years and lives in Beaufort. TJ\, a newly-appointed board member of the Conroy Literary Center\, is also a published author \nLinda Warner Constantino- a few words of background as a designer:I am a natural teacher. I love to learn how to create new things. I taught Illustration for 20 years at Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah\, Georgia. My students fed my enthusiasm for creativity. I like to think I did the same. \nCamp Conroy invites diversity and inclusivity among our campers with respect to race\, religion\, ability and all others aspects of identity. Scholarships are available to assist campers who might not otherwise be able to take part in this experience. \nThe $250 registration fee includes one week of instruction\, camp activities and healthy daily snacks. (This is a day camp; overnight lodging and meals are not included. \nApplying for a Scholarship: A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available. To apply\, interested students should submit a sample of their work (story\, essay\, poem\, artwork or photography) with a brief letter about their interest in the Camp Conroy experience\, to the Pat Conroy Literary Center\, Attention: Camp Conroy\, 601 Bladen Street\, Beaufort SC 29902. Please specify the age of the camper. Recipients will be contacted in early June. \nSponsorships: WE welcome your tax-deductible donations to the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center to sponsor a camper\, camp counselor\, instructor or guest presenters. \nQuestions: Email us at contact@patconroyliterarycenter.org
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/2026-camp-conroy-summer-camp-registration-open/
LOCATION:601 Bladen Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29902\, 601 Bladen Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29902
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SUMMARY:Sports Camp 2026
DESCRIPTION:🏀⚽ Tidal Creek Sports Camp 2026 🎨🙌 \nLooking for something fun\, active\, and meaningful for your kids this summer? Join us for Sports Camp—a week full of games\, friendships\, and learning about God! \nWHEN: June 8–12\, 2026 | 5–8 PMWHERE: Beaufort Academy (240 Sams Point Rd)WHO: Kids ages 4–12 \n🏅 Camp Options:Campers can choose one activity for the week:• Basketball• Soccer• Cheerleading• Ultimate Frisbee• Creative Arts• Team 45 (intro to sports for all 4 & 5 year-olds) \n💲 COST: $50 per camper \nEach evening is packed with high-energy fun\, team-building\, and opportunities for kids to grow in their faith and friendships. \n👉 Spots are limited—be sure to register early! Register at www.tidalcreek.net/events !
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/sports-camp-2026/
LOCATION:Beaufort Academy\, Beaufort Academy
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SUMMARY:Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park presents the 12th Annual Juneteenth Celebration — a multi-day series of events honoring the legacy of freedom\, Gullah Geechee heritage\, and the community that helped define self-governance in America. \nProgramming spans three days and includes an evening campfire and conversation with nationally recognized historian Joe McGill\, a Children’s Drum Camp and community Drum Circle\, and a full-day festival headlined by GRAMMY-nominated artist Stokley. A Juneteenth 5K presented with Palmetto Running closes out the commemoration on June 19th. \n“Having Stokley headline this year’s festival is something really special\,” said Joyce Wright\, Director of Programs and Interpretation at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park. “He brings an incredible depth of artistry and a genuine connection to the music and culture that make this celebration so meaningful. We want every person who comes through those gates on June 13th to feel the joy and the weight of what this place represents — and Stokley’s performance is going to help us do exactly that.” \nHistoric Mitchelville Freedom Park preserves and interprets the story of one of the first self-governed towns of formerly enslaved people in the United States. The Juneteenth Celebration brings together community members\, families\, descendants\, visitors\, and students each year to honor that history through cultural programming rooted in freedom\, education\, and Gullah Geechee heritage. \n“Juneteenth at Mitchelville has always been about more than a single day\,” said Ahmad Ward\, Executive Director of Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park. “This weekend\, we are asking families\, neighbors\, descendants\, and visitors to come together on the very ground where freedom was built and lived.” \nMAIN CELEBRATION INFORMATION \nSaturday\, June 13 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 12th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Festival featuring Stokley Admission: $10 | Children 10 and under free | \nThe signature event of the weekend brings the full community together for a day of live music\, cultural celebration\, Gullah foodways\, and connection on the historic grounds of Mitchelville. From the first performance to the final set\, the festival is designed to honor history\, uplift community\, and celebrate freedom in a welcoming\, family-friendly atmosphere. \nGuests can expect live music and performances throughout the day\, local artists and vendors showcasing handmade goods\, food trucks and traditional Gullah cuisine\, community storytelling and cultural activations\, dance contests\, karaoke\, interactive programming for all ages\, and youth performances. \nHeadlining the festival is Stokley — GRAMMY-nominated vocalist\, songwriter\, producer\, and multi-instrumentalist\, and lead singer and drummer of the legendary R&B group Mint Condition. Stokley has collaborated with some of the most celebrated names in music\, including Prince\, Whitney Houston\, and Janet Jackson. His 2017 debut solo album\, Introducing Stokley\, produced two top-five Billboard singles\, “Organic” and “Level.” His performance promises to be a fitting close to a day rooted in joy\, resilience\, and community. \nFULL EVENT LINE UP \nThursday\, June 11 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Juneteenth Campfire\, Conversation & Sleepover with Joe McGill An America 250 Event | Admission: $25 Adults | Children under 12 free \nGather around the fire for an evening of meaningful storytelling\, shared history\, and community connection. Joe McGill of The Slave Dwelling Project leads this special program\, inviting participants to reflect on life in the Lowcountry during the Revolutionary War era — including what daily life looked like for enslaved individuals on Hilton Head Island in 1776. As part of the national America 250 commemoration\, the evening offers a thoughtful look at the past while creating space for honest dialogue and reflection in the present. \nGuests will share a family-style dinner prepared with traditional Gullah recipes\, gather around the campfire for guided conversation and storytelling\, and have the option to extend the evening with a primitive-style sleepover on the grounds. Limited tents are available for $25\, and guests are also welcome to bring their own camping equipment. Park restrooms will remain open overnight. \nThis is a rare opportunity to slow down\, sit with history\, and connect — both with the story of this place and with the people gathered to hear it. Registration is required. Bring your own chair and comfort items. Open to all ages. \nFriday\, June 12 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Children’s Drum Camp | Admission: Free \nChildren are invited to take part in this hands-on drumming experience where they will learn basic techniques\, explore rhythm and movement\, and prepare for a special parade through the park that leads directly into the evening’s Drum Circle. Children who pre-register by June 5\, 2026 will receive a take-home keepsake. Open to children of all ages; a parent or guardian must be present. Advance registration is required to ensure materials and supplies. \nFriday\, June 12 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Juneteenth Celebration Drum Circle  Admission: Free | Open to all | No registration required \nThe energy of the Drum Camp carries into this vibrant\, community-wide Drum Circle\, an interactive evening of rhythm\, movement\, and celebration open to all ages. The program opens with a traditional libation ceremony\, a practice of pouring water as a gesture of remembrance and gratitude\, before the drums take over and the community comes alive. Experienced facilitators lead the circle\, and everyone is invited to participate through drumming\, dancing\, or simply taking in the moment. Food and artisan vendors will be on site. Bring your own chair and comfort items. No outside food or drink permitted. \nFriday\, June 19 | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Juneteenth 5K with Palmetto Running Registration: $35 Adults | $20 ages 13–18 | Children 12 and under free \nClose out the Juneteenth commemoration with a spirited 5K race celebrating freedom\, unity\, and progress. Walk\, run\, or jog — every step is a symbol of resilience and community. Registration includes a commemorative t-shirt and a unique keepsake finisher’s medal. Packet pick-up takes place at the park from 8:00–8:45 AM\, followed by a pre-race group stretch session at 8:45 AM. The race begins at 9:00 AM. Awards will be given to the overall male and female finishers and first-place finishers in each age group. Post-race stretch sessions are available — sign up with StretchLab on site. Children 12 and under race free\, but do not receive a t-shirt. \nAll Events Will Be Held At:\nHistoric Mitchelville Freedom Park\n40 Harriet Tubman Way\nHilton Head Island\, SC 29926  \nFor More Information:\nVisit exploremitchelville.org or call 843-255-7301.
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LOCATION:Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park\, 229 Beach City Rd\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926\, US
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SUMMARY:Cemetery Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Beaufort National Cemetery is the 13th oldest national cemetery in the United States and is the final resting place for over 30\,000 veterans and eligible family members. Would you like to learn about some of the heroes buried here and their stories? Come join our cemetery walking tour. Volunteer docents will take you on a tour through the 162-year old cemetery and learn about our nation’s history through the stories of those who served and defended it. Tours start at the main flagpole. WARNING – It gets hot on the tour. Attendees are strongly advised to bring water and show up already hydrated. For more information\, contact the cemetery at 843-524-3925.
URL:https://explorebeaufortsc.com/event/cemetery-walking-tour-6/
LOCATION:1601 Boundary Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29902\, 1601 Boundary Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29902
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Night-Featuring Melissa Whiteford St. Clair
DESCRIPTION:Share your writing at Open Mic Night! Whether you are published or not\, whether you’ve written a novel\, poem\, short story or something else of interest we want to hear YOU! It’s easy\, and great exposure and practice.If you’re interested in reading as part of Open Mic night? Just email ginger@patconroyliterarycenter.org and you’ll be added to the list \nOpen Mic this month will feature Melissa Whiteford St. Clair\, and her books will be available for sale and signing. \nWe will also feature short readings of 3 to 5 minutes each by other writers in many genres.. \nAbout Our Featured WriterFounder of White Girl Advocacy\, Melissa Whiteford St. Clair is a poet and social justice advocate. Melissa has published three books of poetry “Home Work A Collection of Poems Sparked by One White Woman’s Journey on the Matter of Race\,” “Heart Work A Heart-Centered Collection of Poems\,” and “Origins + Crossroads Poems Traversing Time with the Intrepid Harriet Tubman\,” and “White Girl Homework\,” a self-guided workbook. She is also a contributing poet to the “South Carolina Bards Poetry Anthology” 2023-25\, and “Finding Common Ground Leaning In To Listen.” She was named the “Rise and Shine: What America Means To Me” State Winner by the South Carolina Society of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) with the entry of a photo and accompanying poem. Her poem\, “Harriet’s Feat to Freedom” was included in the Hilton Head Island Poetry Trail (Mitchelville\, November 2024 to May 2025). She was part of the Piccolo Spoleto Sundown Poetry Series (2025). Melissa’s poem\, “There’s No Bull in Back Issues of Bon Appetit” was selected for The Petrigru Review Fall 2025.
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LOCATION:601 Bladen Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29902\, 601 Bladen Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29902
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