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SUMMARY:Historic Beaufort Foundation Annual Fall Festival Houses & Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Historic Beaufort Foundation’s annual Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens provides a very rare vantage point in a selection of private homes representing three centuries of Beaufort architecture normally not open to the public. \nBeaufort’s role and architecture during the Civil War and the era of Reconstruction will highlight this year’s three-day Fall Festival of Houses & Gardens October 16th through 18th. \nFor 52 years\, gracious homeowners have shared their private homes and gardens in support of Historic Beaufort Foundation and its mission to preserve and protect Beaufort’s historic\, architectural and cultural legacy. This event\, along with the Spring Architects’ Tour and the Lafayette Soiree\, are the Foundation’s primary annual fundraisers. \nTickets for the annual event are available online at www.historicbeaufort.org and typically sell fast\, with some events selling out. Two-day ticket bundles are available with a discount. \n“We always encourage early purchase\, but this year we’ve been getting more calls than usual from people outside of South Carolina who want to make this a special Beaufort weekend\,” said Lise Sundrla\, Historic Beaufort Foundation’s executive director. \nTours and events are rain or shine and tickets are non-refundable. Generally\, HBF and property owners prefer that children under 12 not attend. However\, Sundrla said she’d be happy to discuss this on an individual basis by calling her office at 843.379.3331. \nTwo highlights of each year’s tour are the tour poster and the floral decorations. Annually\, HBF invites a local artist to create the image for the fall tour poster. Over the years the posters have become treasured collectables. HBF is pleased to announce this year’s fall tour artist – Betty Cothran. \nAnd\, for many years\, the Beaufort Council of Garden Clubs and long-time John Mark Verdier House docent and interior designer Norman Owens have graciously crafted floral decorations for tour sites. \nFriday\, October 16\, 5:30 p.m. \nAn evening with Dr. John McCardell & Dr. Steve Wise\nThis evening reception and discussion features acclaimed Southern historians Dr. John McCardell and Dr. Steve Wise as they discuss the American Civil War and the era of Reconstruction in Beaufort. This special member-only event will be held at the home of Dave and Nancy Russell\, the iconic Dr. Joseph Johnson House known as The Castle\, ca. 1861. Space is limited for this special member-only event.  \nTickets: HBF members only\, $200 per person. \nSaturday\, October 17\, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. \nBeaufort Transformed\n A tour of homes and churches associated with the American Civil War and the era of Reconstruction (this is a walking tour with shuttles available). \nBeaufort’s Fall Festival of Houses & Gardens offers a unique glimpse into homes and gardens and sites within and around the National Historic Landmark District. After Federal troops captured Beaufort in November 1861\, many homes\, churches and commercial structures were occupied and repurposed as headquarters\, hospitals\, quarters\, and other military uses for the duration of the war. \nEight homes and two churches will be showcased on the tour this year. Highlights include the McKee-Smalls House (also known as the Robert Smalls House)\, ca. 1810s; Berners Barnwell Sams House #2\, ca. 1852; the John Joyner Smith House\, ca. 1820s (remodeled in 1850); the John Fripp Chaplin House (Chaplin Court)\, ca. 1815 and the Paul Hamilton House (The Oaks)\, ca. 1855. \nThe McKee-Smalls House was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975. The history of this significant property and its ownership embody the more dramatic aspects of social change in post-Civil War Beaufort. Considered one of the most remarkable figures in American history\, Robert Smalls’ journey from enslavement to US Congressman is anchored deeply in Beaufort. \nThe McKee-Smalls House. Photo courtesy HBF\nBundle the Saturday Tour and Sunday Lowcountry Brunch & Tour and save 10 percent on your ticket purchase. Single Day tickets  Member: $75 Non-Member: $85 \nSunday\, October 18\, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. \nFrogmore Lowcountry Brunch & Tour\nThis year’s Lowcountry Brunch & Tour will be held at the home of Bill and Caroline Hatcher\, Frogmore Manor\, ca. 1810 and Plantation on St. Helena Island. The property was originally owned by Lt. Governor William Bull\, who willed it to his son in 1750. \nFrogmore Manor. Photo courtesy HBF\nOnce boasting more than 3\,000 acres\, the property today includes some 72 acres. The manor house\, barn and windmill/water tower provide an important example of early architectural development on St. Helena during the period of 1790 to 1920.  Built ca.1810\, the barn is a significant example of early tabby construction. \nIn 1867-68 the property was purchased by Laura Towne and Ellen Murray\, Northern missionaries and teachers who arrived on St. Helena Island in 1862 and founded Penn School\, one the nation’s first schools for formerly enslaved persons and the first to be established in the southern United States. Following their deaths in the early 1900s\, the property was purchased by James Ross Macdonald and remains in the family today. \nDr. Mollie Barnes\, professor of English at USCB and the inaugural Lawrence S. Rowland Endowed Professor\, will be joining Dr. Larry Rowland mid-day to discuss Frogmore’s early history and Penn School founders Laura Towne and Ellen Murray who purchased and resided at Frogmore Plantation following the Civil War. \nNote that Sunday tickets will be offered by shift:  9 – 11 a.m. and 12 noon to 2 p.m. Please indicate the shift timeframe you would prefer in the notes section of the order form or call the HBF office at 843.379.3331. They will do their best to accommodate your preference.  \nSingle Day tickets  Member: $175 Non-Member: $200 Bundle Tickets (Saturday and Sunday) receive a 10 percent discount \nAll events are rain or shine\, and tickets are non-refundable. All purchasers will be required to sign/agree to a waiver prior to ticket purchase\, and bundling options are available for discounts.
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SUMMARY:Faith\, Blue & Chili Too!
DESCRIPTION:🌶️ FAITH\, BLUE & CHILI TOO! 🌶️ \nJoin the Port Royal Police Department for an afternoon of chili\, friendly competition\, family fellowship and community connection during National Faith & Blue Weekend! \n📅 Sunday\, October 18\, 2026⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM📍 Naval Heritage Park\, Port Royal \nLocal churches\, businesses\, community organizations\, public-safety agencies\, neighborhood groups and teams of family and friends are invited to enter this friendly community chili cook-off. \nAdmission is free\, and no registration is required to attend. Come taste the chili\, connect with your community and help choose the Crowd Favorite! \nINTERESTED IN ENTERING A TEAM? \nThere is no entry fee\, but team space is limited. Participating teams must provide at least two gallons of chili and their own tent\, table\, chairs\, serving equipment and station supplies. Tasting cups\, spoons and napkins will be provided. \nTeam registration closes Friday\, October 14\, or when all available spaces are filled. \n🌶️ Register your team here:https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/mP3w1y23PL \nSelect “Going” or “Interested” and follow the event page for team announcements\, competition details and event updates!
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SUMMARY:Fall Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Fall Festival is right around the corner on Sunday\, October 18th from 5-7pm! Come for a great night of games\, candy\, hayride\, face painting\, costumes\, and more! You don’t want to miss out on the fun! This is a free event for the whole family!🍁 \n#FallFestival #AnnualFallFestival #AutumnCelebration #HarvestFestival #HiltonHead
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LOCATION:100 S Forest Beach Dr\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 100 S Forest Beach Dr\, Hilton Head Island\, SC
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SUMMARY:German Masters
DESCRIPTION:The Beaufort Symphony Orchestra opens its season with German Masters\, an evening of Telemann\, Beethoven\, and Mendelssohn under the direction of Maestro Frederick Devyatkin. \nOn the program: \n* Telemann – Concerto for Two Violas in G major* Beethoven – Symphony No. 1 in C major* Mendelssohn – Symphony No. 3 in A minor\, “Scottish” \nThe Telemann concerto features two of the orchestra’s own violists\, Ami Rabinowitz and Kailyn Stromer\, as soloists. \nSunday\, October 18\, 2026 at 5 PMUSCB Center for the Arts805 Carteret Street\, Beaufort\, SC 29902 \nTickets: $45 | Student tickets: $15Purchase at https://www.beaufortorchestra.org or call 800-595-4849. \nRemaining tickets will be available at the door. Active military admission is $35 at the door with ID.
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SUMMARY:Annual Beaufort Ghost Tours
DESCRIPTION:Beaufort’s ghosts\, ghouls and freaks are coming out at night as the 32nd year of the Exchange Club of Beaufort & CAPA’s Ghost Tours hit the streets of downtown Beaufort. \nThe historic moss-lined streets of Beaufort are full of interesting ghostly stories and you can make plans to get spooked while taking a haunted tour and you’ll hear lots of eerie accounts retelling haunted stories about our historic town. \nGhost tours will be available as either a 45-minute carriage ride or a 60-minute walking tour meeting ghosts and ghouls along the way who will reveal scary Beaufort stories that have been passed down for generations. \nLegendary ghosts of Beaufort include Gauche\, the 15th Century French dwarf who rumored to roam “The Castle” at 411 Craven Street. Gauche is said to be one of America’s oldest ghosts. Other ghostly stories include William Baynard\, the unknown spirits living in Wigg-Barnwell House and Frogmore Manor\, the Land’s End Light\, the ghostly lovers of Fripp Island Beach. \nSign up now to take a narrated carriage ride or walking tour through Beaufort’s Historic District while listening to stories of the ghosts that are rumored to haunt Beaufort’s historic homes. \nDates/Times/Tickets\nOctober 16\, 17\, 18\, 23\, 24\, 25\, 29\, 30 \nCarriage tours via Southurn Rose Buggy Tours leave every 15 minutes starting at 630pm from the parking lot at 1006 Bay Street. Each narrated tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.\nCarriage Tour: $30 adults/$20 children 3-11 \nWalking ghost tours of downtown Beaufort begin at 7pm and leave every 20 minutes from Cannon Park\, across from 611 Bay Street. Each narrated walking tour lasts approximately one hour. Each day\, the 7pm walking tour time slot is also stroller and pet friendly.\nWalking Tour: $20 all ages \nFor more information\, and to book your 2026 ghost tour for a spooktacular time in downtown Beaufort\, visit this link. \nSpooky season only comes around once a year. Enjoy it.
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LOCATION:Downtown Beaufort\, Bay Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States
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