The Prince of Tides Book Club Discussion -- Presented by Jonathan Haupt & Ellen Malphrus
2025-09-09 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Port Royal Sound Foundation
“Wholeness. It all comes back. It’s all a circle.”–Pat Conroy, The Prince of Tides
Pat Conroy’s 1986 masterwork The Prince of Tides is the quintessential lowcountry novel, beloved by millions as their point of entrance into the lush southern geography, lyrical voice, and complex interweaving of fact and fiction which define the author’s literary legacy.
Join Pat Conroy Literary Center executive director Jonathan Haupt and USC Beaufort English professor and Writer in Residence Ellen Malphrus for a book club discussion of the novel, its major themes, its 1991 Academy Award-nominated film adaptation, its place in the Conroy literary canon, and its lasting impact on lowcountry literature and lore.
This event will be held at the Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center (310 Okatie Hwy) on Tuesday, September 9, at 3:00-4:30 p.m. Attendees are encourage to read or re-read the novel prior to the event to better facilitate the book club discussion. $10/person. To register, visit portroyalsoundfoundation.org and click the orange “Book A Program” button.
About Our PresentersJonathan Haupt is the executive director of the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, the past director of the University of South Carolina Press, and co-editor of the anthology Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy, winner of 17 book awards. He is a frequent guest book reviewer for the Pulitzer Prize-winning Charleston Post and Courier. Under Jonathan’s leadership, the Conroy Center has been recognized as an American Library Association Literary Landmark, an affiliate of the American Writers Museum, and winner of the Civitas Award for Tourism Leadership.
Dr. Ellen Malphrus is a professor of English and the Writer in Residence at the University of South Carolina Beaufort, where she was honored as the 2022 Professor of the Year. Malphrus is the author of the novel Untying the Moon, a contributing writer to Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy, and the author of poetry, creative prose, and scholarly work published in Poetry South, Haight Ashbury Review, Natural Bridge, James Dickey Review, Southern Literary Journal, William & Mary Review, Blue Mountain Review, Fall Lines, Review of Contemporary Fiction, Weber—the Contemporary West, and Literature: Reading and Writing with Critical Strategies.
About The Prince of Tides (from the publisher):Set in New York City and the low country of South Carolina, The Prince of Tides opens when Tom, a high school football coach whose marriage and career are crumbling, flies from South Carolina to New York after learning of his twin sister’s suicide attempt. Savannah is one of the most gifted poets of her generation, and both the cadenced beauty of her art and the jumbled cries of her illness are clues to the too-long-hidden story of her wounded family. In the paneled offices and luxurious restaurants of New York City, Tom and Susan Lowenstein, Savannah’s psychiatrist, unravel a history of violence, abandonment, commitment, and love. And Tom realizes that trying to save his sister is perhaps his last chance to save himself.
With passion and a rare gift of language, Pat Conroy moves from present to past, tracing the amazing history of the Wingos from World War II through the final days of the war in Vietnam and into the 1980s, drawing a rich range of characters: the lovable, crazy Mr. Fruit, who for decades has wordlessly directed traffic at the same intersection in the southern town of Colleton; Reese Newbury, the ruthless, patrician land speculator who threatens the Wingos’ only secure worldly possession, Melrose Island; Herbert Woodruff, Susan Lowenstein’s husband, a world-famous violinist; Tolitha Wingo, Savannah’s mentor and eccentric grandmother, the first real feminist in the Wingo family.
Pat Conroy reveals the lives of his characters with surpassing depth and power, capturing the vanishing beauty of the South Carolina low country and a lost way of life.

The Prince of Tides Book Club Discussion
2025-09-09 15:00 - 17:00 | 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, SC, United States, South Carolina 29909, 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, SC, United States, South Carolina 29909
RSVP Required. Tickets $10/person.Click the orange “Book a Program” button to get tickets: Portroyalsoundfoundation.org
“Wholeness. It all comes back. It’s all a circle.”–Pat Conroy, The Prince of Tides
Pat Conroy’s 1986 masterwork The Prince of Tides is the quintessential Lowcountry novel, beloved by millions as their point of entrance into the lush southern geography, lyrical voice, and complex interweaving of fact and fiction which define the author’s literary legacy. Join Pat Conroy Literary Center executive director Jonathan Haupt and USC Beaufort English professor and Writer in Residence Ellen Malphrus for a book club discussion of the novel, its major themes, its 1991 Academy Award-nominated film adaptation, its place in the Conroy literary canon, and its lasting impact on Lowcountry literature and lore.
About Our Presenters:
Jonathan Haupt is the executive director of the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, the past director of the University of South Carolina Press, and co-editor of the anthology Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy, winner of 17 book awards. He is a frequent guest book reviewer for the Pulitzer Prize-winning Charleston Post and Courier. Under Jonathan’s leadership, the Conroy Center has been recognized as an American Library Association Literary Landmark, an affiliate of the American Writers Museum, and winner of the Civitas Award for Tourism Leadership.
Dr. Ellen Malphrus is a professor of English and the Writer in Residence at the University of South Carolina Beaufort, where she was honored as the 2022 Professor of the Year. Malphrus is the author of the novel Untying the Moon, a contributing writer to Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy, and the author of poetry, creative prose, and scholarly work published in Poetry South, Haight Ashbury Review, Natural Bridge, James Dickey Review, Southern Literary Journal, William & Mary Review, Blue Mountain Review, Fall Lines, Review of Contemporary Fiction, Weber—the Contemporary West, and Literature: Reading and Writing with Critical Strategies.

Reconstruction Era National Park Presentation at Penn Center
2025-09-09 18:00 | Darrah Hall, 24 Penn Center Circle West, St Helena Island, SC 29920, Darrah Hall, 24 Penn Center Circle West, St Helena Island, SC 29920
On Tuesday, September 9 at 6pm at Darrah Hall at the Penn Center National Historic Landmark District on St. Helena Island, Park Historian Eric Ellis will be giving a presentation on some research he’s been doing with Tax Maps drawn around Beaufort and the surrounding Islands in the 1870s.
For additional information check out: Mapping Reconstruction Era Beaufort by Park Historian Eric Ellis Also some of the staff from the National Parks Conservation Association will be in town that day and are planning to provide some refreshments during this event. If you have any questions about this presentation please reach out to Eric at eric_ellis@nps.gov

Reconstruction Era National Park Presentation at Grand Army of the Republic Hall
2025-09-10 16:00 | Grand Army of the Republic Hall, 706 Newcastle Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902, United States
On Wednesday, September 10 at 4pm at the Grand Army of the Republic Hall on Newcastle Street in downtown Beaufort, our park intern James Height will be giving a presentation on the Combahee Raid. James’s project this summer has been working to build a tour in the NPS App of the Combahee Raid, and so this presentation will give James and opportunity to share some of the work he’s been doing.
For additional information, please check out Landfall: Come by the Combee If you have any questions about this presentation please reach out to Elena DeMarco at elena_demarco@nps.gov

Books & Bites with Donna Lynn Lito
2025-09-10 16:30 - 18:30 | 2127 Boundary St Suite 15, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902, 2127 Boundary St Suite 15, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902
Join us for Books & Bites with Donna Lynn Lito on Wednesday, September 10th, from 4:30-6:30pm!
Lito’s newest novel, The Mixing Bowl, is a captivating and heartwarming novel about three generations of strong women, each unapologetically forging ahead in times of strife to fulfill the dream of opening a bakery in South Carolina. Each woman capably clings to her soul’s narrative while remaining devoted to the dreams binding together their generations. An intricate, emotional, and immersive story!
The author will discuss The Mixing Bowl and her prior books, Letting Go and Securely Insecure, and sign copies. All three titles will be available for purchase. Snacks and drinks will be provided by Beaufort Bookstore and the author, and this event is free to attend.
#localauthor #authorevent #beaufortbookstore #booksandbites #shoplocal #readlocal

Crushed Glass Sun Catcher Workshop at Marshview Mercantile
2025-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Marshview Mercantile, 2631 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC, 29906, US
Find Your Sunshine—No SPF Required!
Our Crushed Glass Sun Catcher Workshop is back at Marshview Mercantile on Sept. 7—with brand-new designs to brighten your day (and your windows)! You can still select our previous coastal designs AND we’ve added a new one. Create your own freestyle design in an 8×10 windowpane or use templates for inspiration. Feel free to bring your own special shells to add in!
Cool store. Warm vibes. No heat index involved.
Hands-on fun, sparkling results.
Beginners welcome!
September 10th, 6 to 8pm
Spots fill fast—sign up now to catch your sunshine!
https://marshviewmercantile.commentsold.com/products/coastal-crushed-glass-suncatcher-workshop-sept-10-6-8p

Cemetery Walking Tour
2025-09-11 10:00 - 13:00 | 1601 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902, 1601 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902
Beaufort National Cemetery is the 13th oldest national cemetery in the United States and is the final resting place for over 28,000 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. For more information, contact the cemetery at 843-524-3925.

Virtual Open Mic Night -- Featuring Novelist Laura Leigh Morris, Author of The Stone Catchers
2025-09-11 18:00 - 19:30 | 601 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902, 601 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902
The Pat Conroy Literary Center’s monthly Open Mic Night will be presented as a virtual event, live-streamed to our Facebook page, on Thursday, September 11, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Our featured presenter is novelist Laura Leigh Morris, author of The Stone Catchers. Open Mic will also feature short readings of 3 to 5 minutes each by other writers in many genres, with host Melissa Whiteford St. Clair.
Interested in reading as part of virtual Open Mic? Let us know at contact@patconroyliterarycenter.org.
About Our Featured Author:Laura Leigh Morris is the author of The Stone Catchers: A Novel (2024), a finalist for the 2024 Willie Morris Award for Southern Fiction, and Jaws of Life: Stories (2018). She’s previously published short fiction and essays in STORY Magazine, North American Review, The Florida Review, and other journals. She teaches creative writing and literature at Furman University in Greenville, SC. To learn more, visitwww.lauraleighmorris.com.
“Laura Leigh Morris pulls her readers deep into a community experiencing generational tragedy and with eagle-eyed attention to the fine grain of human foible and capacity, charts the path through the tempest. In a world where on a daily basis we see our humanity reduced and our storytelling pinched, The Stone Catchers is a precious gift. Morris has given us a compelling, addictive narrative, shot through with a compassion validated by her unflinching gaze and measured, magisterial prose. The Stone Catchers is a marvel. Morris takes one of the toughest subjects to contemplate—a mass shooting—and in lucid prose limns how all of us are beset by pressure that results in questionable decisions. Morris unpacks what it is to be human, her deadly accuracy matched by her consummate delicacy.”–Robert Gipe, author of Pop: An Illustrated Novel
“In The Stone Catchers, Laura Leigh Morris does the thing most Americans refuse to do: She stays with the victims of gun violence long after the twenty-four-hour news cycle has ended. She shows us how the trauma of a school shooting reverberates through a community—not just for the victims themselves, but for all those who feel the effects of their trauma. She does not let us do the thing we most want to do, what we do again and again, which is look away. She demands that we look. That we reckon. That we implicate ourselves in the violence that plays out far too often in our country.”–Neema Avashia, author of Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer and Indian in a Mountain Place

City of Beaufort Patriot Day Ceremony & Procession
2025-09-11 20:00 - 20:30 | Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort, SC, US
Patriot Day Ceremony – Honoring Our Heroes

The City of Beaufort and the Exchange Club of Beaufort invite the community to a solemn Patriot Day observance on Thursday, September 11, from 8:00 to 8:30 PM at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

This annual event honors the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and pays tribute to the first responders and military personnel who serve and protect us every day.

As part of the ceremony, a First Responder’s Memorial Procession will take place, beginning at Meridian Road and proceeding down Sea Island Parkway to Bay Street, ending at the waterfront park.

Please note: Sea Island Parkway, including the Woods Memorial Bridge, will be temporarily closed from 8:00 to 8:30 PM to accommodate the procession.

We welcome all members of the community to join us in remembrance and reflection.

Location: Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Date: Wednesday, September 11
Time: 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM

2025 Walk for Water in Beaufort (Port Royal)
2025-09-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Live Oak Park, Live Oak Park
Register today: https://walkforwater.rallybound.org/2025-beaufort-walk-for-water
Port Royal – Live Oaks Park, SCSaturday, September 13, 2025 9 a.m.
Millions of women and children continue to walk more than three miles to collect their family’s daily water needs.
But there is hope.
Since 2007, the Walk for Water has brought safe water and God’s love to thousands of people in need. This year, we will join together to bring clean, safe water to more than 2,000 people in need around the world.
We walk, so others don’t have to.

FREE Master Naturalist Tour
2025-09-13 09:00 - 10:30 | 1700 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935, 1700 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935
Take a tour of the Port Royal Cypress Wetlands with Master Naturalist Jill Moore. Jill, a certified master naturalist and founder of Moore2Life, provides nature-based programs to local residents, communities and tourists here in the magnificent Lowcountry – a setting unlike any place on Earth. With research showing that people function best when they have access to and a connection with nature, Jill is committed to helping people discover a passion and appreciation for the unique area that surrounds us.
Tours are free to the public! Please RSVP here: https://friendsofportroyalcypresswetlands.org/tours/
https://www.facebook.com/events/31142091905389266/?event_time_id=31142158135382643

LMS PTO Auto Show
2025-09-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Lowcountry Montessori School, Lowcountry Montessori School
Hello everyone! We are hosting a car show at our School. All proceeds go towards providing services to our students and staff.Please join us if you can!

2nd Saturday Shop & Stroll
2025-09-13 10:00 - 14:00 | 809 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina, 809 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina
The Shops of Paris Ave Present: 2nd Saturday Shop & Stroll
Gather, Stroll, and Shop the Heart of Port Royal—Meet Your Neighbors, Support Local, Love Where You Live
Participating Shops Include:Mrs B & CompanyThe Arts / Stone Wilson GalleryPort Royal Wellness CollectiveMayard’s Ice CreamGG’s Restaurant & BarJennifer JL Jones Fine ArtWindhorse ~ Gallery & MarketplaceNuancesZen DenThe Gas LanternEffervescence Yoga & Spa
https://www.facebook.com/events/1436426397586085/?event_time_id=1438010527427672

Silent Book Club Beaufort
2025-09-13 16:30 - 18:30 | 601 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902, 601 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902
Silent Book Club Beaufort, a unique take on the traditional book club, will meet on Saturday, September 13, from 4:30 to 6:30PM at the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center (601 Bladen St.). A relaxed and pressure-free space for readers of all types, this community gathering invites book lovers to enjoy their current reads in a welcoming and peaceful atmosphere.
Silent Book Club Beaufort is co-sponsored by the Conroy Center and the student book club DAYLO (Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization).
Unlike traditional book clubs, Silent Book Club Beaufort has no assigned reading, no deadlines, and no discussions required. Whether you prefer ebooks, audiobooks, comic books, textbooks, or paperbacks, readers are invited to bring their book of choice, settle in, and savor the joy of uninterrupted reading among like-minded individuals.
Silent Book Club Beaufort also features a book swap: Leave a book, take a book.
The casual meetups provide an excellent opportunity to discover new book recommendations, make friends, and reconnect with the love of reading. Whether you’re a lifelong bookworm or just getting back into reading, everyone is welcome.
Silent Book Club Beaufort is free to attend and proudly supports local businesses and organizations. Additional dates and locations will be announced via the SBCB Instagram page at www.instagram.com/silentbookclubbeaufort.

Encaustic Echos: An Exhibit by Emily Scott
2025-09-13 17:00 - 19:00 | 809 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina, 809 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina
In her newest solo exhibit, Emily Scott invites us to explore the ever-shifting landscapes of the human experience. Drawing from the rhythms of nature and the nuances of daily life, her pieces offer a meditation on presence—where moments of calm and chaos, joy and vulnerability, are held together in delicate balance.
Through her signature layering techniques—rich with wax, pigment, and instinct—Emily creates surfaces that feel both ancient and immediate. Each work is a tactile journey, inviting viewers to slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with what’s beneath the surface—not just of the artwork, but of themselves.
✨ Come experience her latest collection! It’s art that doesn’t just decorate a space—it speaks to the soul. Raw. Real. Beautifully layered.
*We kindly accept RSVP’s for this event / Wine & Beer Available for Purchase

Salt Marsh Hounds Launch Party
2025-09-13 18:00 - 21:00 | 154 Coosaw Plantation Rd, Seabrook, SC 29940, 154 Coosaw Plantation Rd, Seabrook, SC 29940
Join Salt Marsh Hounds for our launch party!
The newest foxhunting club on the Carolina coast is kicking off our first season – and you’re invited to help us celebrate.
Where:Coosaw Plantation When:Saturday, September 13th @ 6 pm*Please RSVP to info@saltmarshhounds.com
Enjoy light bites and cocktails while meeting our community of fellow riders and hearing lots of exciting news.
• Meet the Team — Meet our Masters, huntsman, staff and members who have already joined. • Find Out More About the Upcoming Season — Learn what’s in store for Opening Meet, hunting days, and the special events on the calendar. Spoiler alert – all disciplines are welcome to hunt with us, including Western riders! • Experience the Spirit of the Sport — Hear about our desire to preserve and celebrate the foxhunting community here on the coast and how we’re going to have fun doing it!
Everyone is welcome, whether you’re a lifelong rider and are already familiar with our sport, contemplating joining us, or just curious about foxhunting and looking for a new riding or social adventure.
Bring a friend, come say hi, learn more, and help us kick off our inaugural season.

Revolution Ballroom September Dance Party 🎉
2025-09-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Revolution Ballroom, 2121 Boundary St, Ste 207, Beaufort, SC, 29902, US
You’re invited to our Revolution Ballroom Dance Party 🎉 Our parties are held every 2nd Saturday.
Revolution Ballroom Dance Party 🎉〰️ Saturday, September 13th 〰️
◽️ 7:00 – 7:30 PM Beginner West Coast Swing lesson◽️ 7:30 – 10:00 PM Social Dancing◽️ Our playlist features a mix of Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Salsa, Bachata, and Argentine Tango◽️ Light refreshments & iced tea◽️ Admission: $20 (online or at the door)◽️ Open to the public (ages 18+)◽️ Singles & couples welcome◽️ Attire: Dressy or Cocktail
➡️ Sign up here: https://www.revolutionballroom.com/sept-party
Event Location:Revolution Ballroom2121 Boundary StSuite 207Beaufort, SC 29902

Sourdough Bread Workshop at Marshview Mercantile
2025-09-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Marshview Mercantile, 2631 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC, 29906, US
Ready to bake your own incredible sourdough bread from scratch? Join our hands on workshop and learn to create and care for your own sourdough starter- the heart of every great loaf!
No experience needed- just bring your curiosity (and maybe an apron).
In addition to the loaf of bread you make during class, you will take home everything you need for a successful start on your sourdough journey:
*starter – fed
*32 ounce mason jar,
*two bowls, one mixing bowl, one banneton bowl
*tea towel
*bench scraper
Spots are limited to 8, so don’t wait- sign up today and let’s get fermenting!
WHEN: Sept. 14, 1-4p
WHERE: 2631 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC
COST: $85

REGISTER:
https://marshviewmercantile.commentsold.com/products/sourdough-starter-workshop-sept-14-1-4

Firing the Clay: A Poetry Workshop Led by Tim Conroy
2025-09-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Port Royal Sound Foundation
In this two-hour writing workshop led by Tim Conroy, poets will explore approaches to revision, considering the content and sound of each word, line, and stanza of each poem. Do you need to lower expectations to generate your first draft? Do you allow the poem to discover its true beginning? Do the prepositional phrases stall the poem into a nosedive? Do your verbs disappoint your poems? Are the adverbs really necessary? Does the poem need its current chronology? Have you played Jenga with the poem to discover its own vision? Does the reader glide across the poem’s dance floor? The workshop challenges the poet to break habits and let revision bring tomorrow’s light and lens to the poem.
The workshop aims to clarify and challenge our identity as poets, to elevate poems through improving habits and engaging in playful revision, to risk failure from disassembling and reassembling for the chance to discover what the clay can reveal, and to forget expectations for an opportunity to find the soul, form, and sound of a better poem. This workshop seeks the poem that’s revealed only through the act of revision, while gladly admitting that some poems fall from the sky from pencils of light. We take solace in rigorous revision, knowing if we break it, we can return to its best version or shove the poem in the sock drawer for a month.
Location and Cost: This is an in-person writers workshop, held at the Port Royal Sound Foundation Martime Center (310 Okatie Hwy). Limited to 15 participants with advance registration required; $45/person. https://Firingtheclayworkshop.eventbrite.com
Tools for the Workshop: Bring your lucky pen or pencil, highlighter, and a notebook for brainstorming and revising activities. Please print copies of 3 poems that need revising. Let’s maneuver, choose, experiment, distill, rejoice, and operate.
Recommended Readings:Writing in the Lineage of Poetry by Miriam Sagan
Art and Fear: Observations on the Perils of Art Making by David Bayles and Ted Orland
The Art of Recklessness: Poetry as Assertive Force and Contradiction by Dean Young
The Art of Writing by Lu Chi’s Wen Fu, translated by Sam Hamill
Disclosure: This workshop wouldn’t have been possible without the insights and poems of the poet Georgia Popoff who inspires countless poets to examine their revision practices. Georgia Popoff’s books include Psalter: The Agnostic’s Book of Common Curiosities (Tiger Bark Press, 2015), The Doom Weaver (Main Street Rag Publications, 2008), and Coaxing Nectar From Longing (Hale Mary Press, 1997).
About Our Instructor: Tim Conroy, the author of the collections Theologies of Terrain and No True Route, is a former special educator. His poems have been included in numerous journals, compilations, and anthologies. His poems often explore themes of family and nature, incorporating philosophical elements. In 2022, he received the Broad River Prize for prose from Fall Lines, Volume IX. A founding board member of the Pat Conroy Literary Center, established in his brother’s honor, Tim recently moved with his wife Terrye to the beautiful town of Beaufort, South Carolina.

Jayme Waldron & Emily Gray - Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes
2025-09-16 15:00 - 16:30 | Port Royal Sound Foundation
Presented by 303 Associates
Click the orange “Book A Program” button on our website to RSVPportroyalsoundfoundation.org
$10/person (plus fees)
Learn about eastern diamondback rattlesnakes in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Travel through their history in the region, biology & behavior, and what has been learned through long-term collaborations with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, and other partners.

FREE Master Naturalist Tour
2025-09-17 18:00 - 19:30 | 1700 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935, 1700 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935
Take a tour of the Port Royal Cypress Wetlands with Master Naturalist Jill Moore. Jill, a certified master naturalist and founder of Moore2Life, provides nature-based programs to local residents, communities and tourists here in the magnificent Lowcountry – a setting unlike any place on Earth. With research showing that people function best when they have access to and a connection with nature, Jill is committed to helping people discover a passion and appreciation for the unique area that surrounds us.
Tours are free to the public! Please RSVP here: https://friendsofportroyalcypresswetlands.org/tours/
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Monthly Wine Club Social & Pick-Up Party
2025-09-18 17:00 - 19:00 | 809 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina, 809 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina
Club Members are invited to join us every third Thursday of the month for a drop-in style social & tasting event where you can sip & sample this month’s club selections (along with a few more of our favorites) while you mix & mingle with fellow wine enthusiasts!!!!
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Not a member yet? Don’t worry! Join the club by visiting the store or signing up online and receive three exceptional club wines with your membership each month. Spots are filling up fast for this month’s exclusive Curations Club!
Expand your palate and discover new favorites with Windhorse Monthly Wine Club.
Sign up to receive exclusive access to special promotions, early releases, monthly tasting events, and much more…

African American Religious & Spiritual Traditions
2025-09-18 18:00 - 19:30 | 601 New St, Beaufort, SC 29902-4731, United States, 601 New St, Beaufort, SC 29902-4731, United States
Join the Institute for the Study of the Reconstruction Era and their host partner, Beaufort SC’s First African Baptist Church, for an interactive discussion on the origins of African American religious and spiritual traditions from the Reconstruction Era to the present day.
Guest presenters include Dr. Chanda Powell, Interpretive Ranger at the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, and Dr. Harry H. Singleton III, Lilly Director of Faith-Based Education and Engagement at the International African American Museum.
This event is free and open to everyone.
Need more information? Visit uscb.edu/isre and check out our “Events & Outreach” page OR email isre@uscb.edu.
Let’s Talk Reconstruction is a three-part speaker series presented by USCB’s Institute for the Study of the Reconstruction Era. The series features guest speakers from a variety of backgrounds who will explore topics central to understanding the untold stories and unsung figures of the Reconstruction Era, as well as its relevance to modern society.
Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6 PMFirst African Baptist Church, Beaufort, SCDr. Chanda Powell & Dr. Harry Singleton
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 6 PMDr. Francena Turner, location TBD
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 6 PMDr. Mollie Barnes, location TBD

Chinoiserie Pumpkin Class at Marshview Mercantile
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Marshiew Mercantile, 2631 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC, 29906, United States
Give your pumpkins a pop of Mahjong magic!
Love the timeless elegance of chinoiserie—or the vibrant blues, greens, oranges, and pinks that bring a Mahjong set to life? Join Augusta artist, Kate Gary, for a playful fall workshop where you’ll hand-paint chinoiserie designs on two 8” pumpkins. You choose your color.
No experience needed—Kate will guide you step-by-step so you can create a one-of-a-kind piece perfect for your table, entryway, or game night corner.
A fresh twist on fall décor
Relaxed, creative atmosphere
Perfect for anyone who loves bold, colorful style
Sept. 18, 6-8p
Marshview Mercantile
2631 Boundary Street, Beaufort
Register at https://marshviewmercantile.commentsold.com/products/chinoiserie-pumpkin-workshop?variant=8579

1st Annual Fall Festival
2025-09-19 16:00 - 19:00 | 100 Pinckney Marsh Lane, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29906, 100 Pinckney Marsh Lane, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29906
Join us for food trucks, fun and a raffle to welcome Fall!
Join us and Gloria’s Filipino Food, Sunset Slush, Kraze Lemon Lab, Gullah Express and Piece of Yard and Abroad food/drink trucks for our ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL!!
We will have a TREASURE HUNT, SIDEWALK ART for the kids, a raffle for Fall-themed gift basket and MUSIC!
Don’t miss this FUN event to welcome Fall and thank our wonderful residents for choosing THE best property to rent from in Northern Beaufort County!!
Bring your wallets, your appetites, your dancing shoes and your ‘treasure hunting’ skills as we enjoy some time together as a community!

September Market
2025-09-19 16:00 - 19:00 | Habersham Marketplace, Habersham Marketplace
join us for our monthly 3rd Friday market on September 19th from 4-7pm. live music, food trucks and local vendors!

Oktoberfest on the River
2025-09-20 00:00 - 03:00 | 1111 11th street, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935, 1111 11th street, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935
Oktoberfest On The River is just around the corner! On September 20th, our annual celebration returns with German style beers, German inspired food, games, new ceramic steins, and more! Be on the lookout for more details.
#shellringaleworks #portroyalsc #craftbeer #lowcountry #taproom #lowcountryliving #riverfront #beaufortsc #beaufortcounty #nauticallight

Fall Sheepshead Tournament
2025-09-20 06:30 - 09:30 | 901 8th Street, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935, 901 8th Street, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935
SAVE THE DATE. More details to follow!
Join us for a random Fall Sheepshead Tournament
High Tide: 8:49am Low Tide: 2:34pm
This is a LIVE WEIGH IN Tournament. All fish MUST BE ALIVE. Photos must be taken of each fish with an identifier and a bump board at the time fish is caught. This is to prevent cheating. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Boat Entry Fee is $150
MANDATORY Captains Meeting Friday September 19th at 6pm.
Live weigh in will be conducted at the Sea Sea’s Honey Hole end of tournament.
Food and drinks will be available at weigh in.

Bird Walk
2025-09-20 07:45 - 10:45 | 2139 Boundary St. Suite 106, Beaufort, SC 29902, 2139 Boundary St. Suite 106, Beaufort, SC 29902
7:45am- Meet in WBU, Beaufort parking lotWalk starts at 8am- location is decided that morning
Spots are still available, so stop by the store to sign up- TODAY! $5 dollars per person

36th Annual Beach Sweep/ River Sweep
2025-09-20 09:00 - 11:30 | Bluffton Oyster Factory Park
The Town of Bluffton, Lowcountry Stormwater Partners, South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium, and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) invite all greater Bluffton residents and business owners to participate in the 36th Annual Beach Sweep/River Sweep on Saturday, September 20th from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Residents can help clean up the May River, her shores, nearby streets, and the Bluffton Historic District parks.FREE coffee for volunteers. Lunch and snacks will also be available courtesy of The Town of Bluffton.
Cleanup supplies, including gloves, bags, vests, water, sunscreen, and bug spray, will be provided.
