Silent Book Club Beaufort
2026-01-17 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Pat Conroy Literary Center
Silent Book Club Beaufort, a unique take on the traditional book club, meets at the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center (601 Bladen St.) on third Saturdays from 4:30 to 6:30PM. Co-sponsored by the Conroy Center and the student book club DAYLO (Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization), .this community gathering invites book lovers to enjoy their current reads in a welcoming and peaceful atmosphere.
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. Additional dates and locations will be announced via www.instagram.com/silentbookclubbeaufort.

Chile Cookoff
2026-01-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Amvets Post 70, Amvets Post 70
The ladies auxiliary will be hosting their third annual chili cookoff.
INCLUDES:CHILI SAMPLES FROM ALL CONTESTANTSBOWL OF YOUR FAVORITE CHILIWITH ALL THE FIXINS1 RAFFLE TICKET
GAME NIGHT:Shuffle Board – Pool – Corn HoleBananagrams – Jenga – LCRScrabble – And Much More!

Beaufort Oyster Festival Cornhole BYOP tournament
2026-01-18 12:00 - 15:00 | Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Bring your own partner double elimination tournament. $60 per team. Pay cash on site. Part of Beaufort Oyster Festival. Live music, food and fun.
Cash prizes
Rain or shine. Has covered area if needed
Sign ups at 11am bags fly at noon. Bring your own bags or some will be provided. All skill levels welcome.
RSVP via scoreholio
Check out all the details of festival at:https://www.facebook.com/share/19p8JTsTLQ/

Sourdough Starter Workshop at Marshview Mercantile
2026-01-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Marshiew Mercantile, 2631 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC, 29906, United States
Join our hands-on Sourdough Starter Workshop and learn how to create and care for your own sourdough starter- the heart of every great loaf!

No experience needed- just bring your own curiosity (and maybe an apron). Leave with the knowledge, confidence, and starter to begin your sourdough journey at home!
In addition to the loaf of bread you make during class, you will receive these supplies to take home:
*starter – fed
*32 ounce mason jar,
*two bowls, one mixing bowl, one banneton bowl
*tea towel
*bench scraper
Jan.18, 1-4p
Marshview Mercantile
2631 Boundary Street, Beaufort
Register:
https://marshviewmercantile.commentsold.com/products/sourdough-starter-workshop-jan-18-1-4

Bagels 🥯 and Books 📚
2026-01-19 17:00 - 20:00 | 221 Scott St, Beaufort, SC, 221 Scott St, Beaufort, SC
No rule Book Club! Come join us for coffee, food, good company and like minded book lovers! Sit and read quietly, or chat with your neighbors about what you’re reading, or trade your favorites with your friends! We would LOVE for you to join us

Cemetery Walking Tour
2026-01-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-26 11:30 - 14:30, 2026-02-07 13:00 - 16:00 | 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 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. For more information, contact the cemetery at 843-524-3925.

Coastal Crushed Glass Suncatcher Class at Marshview Mercantile
2026-01-21 18:00 - 20:00
Fill your winter days with sunshine at Marshview Mercantile with our Coastal Sun Catcher Workshop! Choose from coastal favorite templates or create your own design in an 8×10 window pane. We provide the crushed glass and you can bring trinkets or shells of your own.

WHEN: Jan. 21, 6-8p
WHERE: Marshview Mercantile
2631 Boundary Street, Beaufort
REGISTER:
https://marshviewmercantile.commentsold.com/products/crushed-glass-suncatcher-jan-21-6-8p

Classy With A Side of Sass Paint Night
2026-01-22 18:00 - 21:00 | 211 Scott St, Suite A, Beaufort, SC, 211 Scott St, Suite A, Beaufort, SC
Join us for Paint the Little Black Dress or Purse: Classy with a Side of Sass — a fun, no-pressure paint night where the only rule is that your dress or purse has as much attitude as you do 💅🎨
Think bold strokes, chic vibes, laughter with friends, yummy snacks, a delicious drink, and a whole lot of confidence on canvas. No painting skills required (thanks to a Sunshine & Sass favorite, Carol Sanders) — just come ready to sip, paint, bedazzle and slay.
Grab your girlfriends, channel your inner fashion icon, and let’s create a masterpiece that proves the little black dress or purse never goes out of style! 🖤✨
Cost is $25 per person for materials. Please Venmo @Mandy-McNew (last 4 of phone are 2121) and then send me a message to reserve your spot.

Mahjong 102 Class at Marshview Mercantile
2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Marshview Mercantile, 2631 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC, 29906, US
Ready to build on what you know?
This class is perfect for beginners or early intermediates who understand tiles and the National Mah Jongg card.
We will move to the next stage of game play and strategy. You’ll continue to learn in a relaxed environment with Doreen O’Grady.
It is not a requirement that you have taken our 101 class, but if you have, you’re ready for 102!

Jan. 22, 6-8p
Marshview Mercantile
2631 Boundary Street, Beaufort

Register:
https://marshviewmercantile.commentsold.com/products/mahjong-102-class-jan-22-6-8p?variant=9250

Bird walk
2026-01-24 07:45 - 10:45 | 2139 Boundary St. Suite 106, Beaufort, SC 29902, 2139 Boundary St. Suite 106, Beaufort, SC 29902
We meet in the Wild Birds Unlimited parking lot at 7:45, decide on a location, and the walk begins at 8:00am! We look forward to finding birds with you!
$5 per person, stop by the store to sign up soon!

BEAST MODE: Obstacle Course Event
2026-01-24 09:00 - 12:00 | 1801 Richmond Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935, 1801 Richmond Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935
Fun for all ages! Walk, Run, or Crawl in our Obstacle Course Event through obstacles including monkey bars, rope climb, hurdles, scaling wall, sandbag pulls, spear throws, and tire flips. All skill levels are welcome!
January 24, 2026
Adult 5k starts at 9amTween 3k starts at 9amKids 1.5k starts at 10am
Register by December 15th for early bird pricing and guaranteed Tshirt!
Register here: https://www.adventuresignup.com/Race/SC/PortRoyal/obsticles

Painting Classes in Expressionism. Be Bold.
2026-01-24 09:30 - 12:30 | The Arts Port Royal & Stone Wilson Gallery 1404 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC, The Arts Port Royal & Stone Wilson Gallery 1404 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC
Paint unbound, without limits and have FUN.
Winter Abstract Classes set us free to express ourselves and loosen up the neurons!Book early – it’s easy at www.theartsportroyal.com #artforfun #create2026 #artinspires #AbstractExpressionism #artclassesarefun #Abstractart#paintbold

Grassroots Marketing for Authors: Workshop Led by Helen P. Bradley
2026-01-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Pat Conroy Literary Center
GRASSROOTS MARKETING FOR AUTHORSA Writers Workshop Led by Helen P. Bradley, Author of Breach of Trust
Today’s social media landscape is more saturated than ever, making it hard for new writers to stand out, connect with their target readers, and sell more books. In this writers workshop, instructor Helen P. Bradley will share how she promoted her debut novel Breach of Trust on a tight budget by using tried-and-true old school marketing.
You’ll learn how to: create community, find book clubs and events, write an elevator pitch, organize a book launch, create a mailing list, and more. Even if you’re an introvert and marketing sounds more painful than a sunburn, you can promote your book to your ideal audience with these authentic, ethical marketing tools.
This workshop is for published authors as well as those still on the writing journey. It’s never too early to think about marketing. Come hang out with other writers and bring something to write with like old school pen and paper or your favorite device.
Location and CostThis is an in-person writers workshop, held at the Pat Conroy Literary Center (601 Bladen St, Beaufort). Limited to 15 participants with advance registration required; $50/person.
About Our InstructorHelen P. Bradley’s debut novel, Breach of Trust, was released in April 2023. It draws from her experiences during twenty-seven years heading a nationally-recognized crime victim advocacy program. It’s about one woman’s fight to protect crime victims and expose corruption within the district attorney’s office that leads her on a harrowing and life-changing journey.
Helen was nominated for 2024 Georgia Author of the Year for a debut novel. She recently was voted Best Local Author and Breach of Trust Best New Local Book in Connect Savannah’s Best Of contest. More than 100 people attended her book launch and broke all sales records for the bookstore selling her books. In August 2022, she won first place in NextTribe’s essay contest. The essay about raising her grandson was selected out of a field of 55 entries from across the country.
For a decade (pre-Covid) she mentored middle school student writers through the Deep program which was recognized by First Lady Michelle Obama (www.deepcenter.org). She helped young people write their powerful stories and they, in turn, inspired her to write hers.
She’s written curricula, essays, and articles for The National Organization for Victim Assistance, The National Victim Center, and the Georgia Victim Assistance Academy. She was a journalist at two daily South Carolina newspapers and has had essays published in The Savannah Anthology, Savannah Magazine, The Savannah Morning News, and Law Enforcement Magazine.After her victim advocacy career, she started a wedding officiant business, Savannah Simple Weddings.
Helen has a degree in English from Clemson University and earned a master’s in public administration from Georgia Southern University. She served as a trainer for the National Organization for Victim Assistance, The National Victim Center, and numerous other organizations. She lives in Savannah, Georgia, with her husband, teen grandson, and an antisocial rescue cat. She enjoys practicing yoga, gobbling chocolate, and reading obituaries.

Dollar General Low Cost Rabies Vaccine Clinic 180 Sea Island PKWY Lady's Island
2026-01-24 10:00 - 12:00 | 180 Sea Island Pkwy Ladys Island SC 29907
One year Rabies $12. Three year Rabies $22. DHPP/FVRCP $13. FeLV/Bordetella $22. Heartworm test $25. Microchips $24.Come see us for your dog and/or cat’s vaccinations, heartworm test and microchip, services provided by a local veterinarian. We would love to see you! For more info check out our website. www.lowcountrypetvaccineclinic.com.

Artisan Market at New Leaf Produce Farm
2026-01-24 10:00 - 13:00 | 119 Scott Hill Road, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29920, 119 Scott Hill Road, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29920
Come spend your Saturday with us! Our Artisan Market returns to New Leaf Produce Farm on 1/24/26 from 10–1 PM at 119 Scott Hill Road, St. Helena. Fresh hydroponic veggies, local art, good vibes — all the things that make this island shine. 🌿🎨
See you at our farm!

Pat Conroy as Nature Writer
2026-01-25 15:00 - 17:00 | 21A-1 Market Street. Beaufort, SC 29906, 21A-1 Market Street. Beaufort, SC 29906
On Sunday, January 25, at 3:00-5:00 p.m., at Village Social of Habersham, Pat Conroy Literary Center executive director Jonathan Haupt and poet Tim Conroy will discuss the nature writing of Pat Conroy, the bestselling author of The Water Is Wide, The Great Santini, The Prince of Tides, and more. From his obscure boyhood poetry to his beloved lyrical adult prose, Conroy wrote about the beauty of our natural world as both wondrous and perilous, using the lowcountry not only as a setting but as the central character of his many books. This presentation will highlight representative examples of Conroy’s nature writing from across the span of his writing life, drawing attention to how Conroy’s relationship with nature is also ultimately a relationship with his deeply felt spiritual and humanistic faith.
– – –By popular demand, this program is now being offered twice: January 25 AND 26. – – –
The $25 registration fee includes the presentation, refreshments, and a donation in support of the year-round educational mission of the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center. Register in advance for this event and others in this series at https://www.villagesocialhabersham.net/upcoming-events
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.
Tim Conroy, the author of the collections Theologies of Terrain and No True Route, is a poet and retired educator. His work has appeared in Fall Lines, Blue Mountain Review, Jasper Magazine, Marked by the Water, Sheltered, Twelve Mile Review, Poetry on the Comet, The Post and Courier, Ukweli: Searching for Healing Truth, DWG Anthology, and Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy. 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.

Pat Conroy as Nature Writer
2026-01-26 18:00 - 20:00 | 21A-1 Market Street. Beaufort, SC 29906, 21A-1 Market Street. Beaufort, SC 29906
On Monday, January 26, at 6:00-8:00 p.m., at Village Social of Habersham, Pat Conroy Literary Center executive director Jonathan Haupt and poet Tim Conroy will discuss the nature writing of Pat Conroy, the bestselling author of The Water Is Wide, The Great Santini, The Prince of Tides, and more. From his obscure boyhood poetry to his beloved lyrical adult prose, Conroy wrote about the beauty of our natural world as both wondrous and perilous, using the lowcountry not only as a setting but as the central character of his many books. This presentation will highlight representative examples of Conroy’s nature writing from across the span of his writing life, drawing attention to how Conroy’s relationship with nature is also ultimately a relationship with his deeply felt spiritual and humanistic faith.
– – –By popular demand, this program is now being offered twice: January 25 AND 26. – – –
The $25 registration fee includes the presentation, refreshments, and a donation in support of the year-round educational mission of the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center. Register in advance for this event and others in this series at https://www.villagesocialhabersham.net/upcoming-events
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.
Tim Conroy, the author of the collections Theologies of Terrain and No True Route, is a poet and retired educator. His work has appeared in Fall Lines, Blue Mountain Review, Jasper Magazine, Marked by the Water, Sheltered, Twelve Mile Review, Poetry on the Comet, The Post and Courier, Ukweli: Searching for Healing Truth, DWG Anthology, and Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy. 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.

2026 BIFF Wine Dinner
2026-01-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Saltus River Grill, Saltus River Grill
Sip, Savor & Celebrate at the 2026 Beaufort International Film Festival Wine Dinner! 🍷
https://www.eatlocalbft.com/product/2026-biff-wine-dinner/NHCH5O22XRWYMKWXLJQRQ3RC
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of culinary delight and fine vintages! Join us on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026, at Saltus River Grill for the 2026 Beaufort International Film Festival Wine Dinner. This exquisite dining experience kicks off the 20th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival in charming Historic Downtown Beaufort, South Carolina.
Indulge your senses as we pair delectable dishes with a selection of high-end wines in a beautifully curated menu.
Evening Highlights:– 6 PM: Cocktails served on the waterfront patio by the fire– 7 PM: Dinner begins
Ticket Details:
– $160 per person (including gratuity and tax)
– Reserve your spot now: Purchase Tickets (https://saltusrivergrill.com)
Taste an Exclusive Preview of the Wine Dinner Menu:
– Grilled Havarti Salad
Mixed greens, apples, pistachios, tobacco onions, cider vinaigrette
Wine Pairing: TBD
– Three Fish Crudo
Bluefin tuna, salmon, hamachi, black vinegar ponzu, mizuna, citrus supreme, smoked trout roe
Wine Pairing: TBD
– Red Wine Braised Short Rib
Parsnip and sweet potato puree, Brussels slaw, short rib demi, crispy parsnip
Wine Pairing: TBD
– Apple Tartine
Spiced caramel, cardamom ice cream, apple chips
Wine Pairing: TBD
Join us for a delightful evening filled with exquisite flavors and exceptional wines, all while supporting the Beaufort Film Society! 🎬❤️ A portion of the proceeds from the dinner will benefit this wonderful organization.
Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today! Looking forward to celebrating with you!
#beaufortsc #filmfestival #eatlocalbft #supportlocal #biff2026

ABC Boating Class
2026-01-28 18:00 - 21:00 | 1201 North St, Beaufort, SC 29902-4905, United States, 1201 North St, Beaufort, SC 29902-4905, United States
Start off the New Year by learning how to boat safely. We will be having the NASBLA certified basic boating class starting soon. This class is taught by certified instructors who live and boat here in Beaufort, SC. We understand the challenges that come with 8 to 9 foot tides. See you in class.#beaufortsc #portroyalsc #sthelena #cityofbeaufort#boatingsafety #fishing #safeharbormarinas

Beaufort Children's Theatre Presents: Newsies Jr.
2026-01-30 19:00 - 20:00 | 801 Carteret St, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902, 801 Carteret St, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902
Get ready to ignite your imagination with Beaufort Children’s Theatre’s Newsies Jr.! This spirited adaptation of the Tony‑nominated musical follows a group of plucky newsboys who stand up for fairness and justice, singing their hearts out to unforgettable anthems like “Seize the Day” and “King of New York.” Full of acrobatic dance routines, youthful energy, and a message about believing in your voice, Newsies Jr. is an uplifting, family‑friendly performance that’ll have everyone cheering for change—and for these brave young stars!​Tickets:Adult $24Senior/Military $20Student $16
https://www.facebook.com/events/1363161665817704/?event_time_id=1363161679151036

Indigo Dye Workshop - RSVP Required
2026-01-31 10:30 - 12:00 | 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, SC, United States, South Carolina 29909, 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, SC, United States, South Carolina 29909
Click the orange “Book A Program” button on our website to RSVPportroyalsoundfoundation.org
$15 per participant (Plus fees)
Learn about the history of indigo usage and how to dye fabrics using “Shibori” techniques. All participants will be provided one flour sack towel to dye.
You may bring in one t-shirt per participant. This shirt must be made of 100% cotton and pre-washed with no fabric softener prior to the program. If these directions are not followed, your shirt will not be dyed.
This activity will be hosted partially outdoors and may be cancelled due to weather. Please wear clothes fit for the weather conditions and that can be stained, as you will be working with dye.
Age: 10+ ONLY, children must be accompanied by an adult.
https://www.facebook.com/events/25825906613671217/?event_time_id=25825906617004550

Blacksmith Workshop
2026-01-31 14:00 - 16:00 | 809 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina, 809 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina
Discover the joy of creativity in this hands-on Beginner Blacksmith Workshop as we welcome James Irving of Pirate’s Forge from his studio in Charleston, SC.. Designed for those new to the craft, this experience invites you to explore the fundamentals of blacksmithing, express your creativity, and connect with a community of makers. Under James’s guidance, you’ll learn essential forging techniques while shaping raw metal into a handcrafted metal rose—a meaningful keepsake and a memorable introduction to the art of blacksmithing.

An Evening with Award-Winning Journalist Steve Oney, Author of On Air
2026-02-05 17:00 - 18:30 | Pat Conroy Literary Center
The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host an evening with award-winning journalist, author, and longtime Pat Conroy friend Steve Oney, author of On Air: The Triumph and Tumult of NPR, on Thursday, February 5, at 5:00 p.m., at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St., Beaufort). Oney will be in conversation with Conroy Center executive director Jonathan Haupt. Books will be available for sale and signing. Seating is limited for this free event; please call in advance to reserve: 843-379-7025.
ABOUT THE BOOK“A lively and engaging new history of the organization . . . Oney’s account of how all this developed has plenty of color and sweep.”—Washington Post
“Engrossing and entertaining . . . A major work of media history.”—New York Times Book Review
“A raucous history . . . Oney’s fleet-footed storytelling and immersive prose bring to life the network’s colorful personalities. The result is an entertaining window into the creative but rancorous scene at one of journalism’s most hallowed institutions.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Founded in 1970, NPR is America’s most powerful broadcast news network. Despite being overshadowed by the larger and more glamorous PBS, public radio has long been home to shows such as All Things Considered, Morning Edition, and This American Life that captivate millions of listeners in homes, cars, and workplaces across the nation. NPR and its hosts are a cultural powerhouse and a trusted voice, and they have created a mode of journalism and storytelling that helps Americans understand the world in which we live.
In On Air, a book fourteen years in the making, journalist Steve Oney tells the dramatic history of this institution, tracing the comings and goings of legendary on-air talents (Bob Edwards, Susan Stamberg, Ira Glass, Cokie Roberts, and many others) and the rise and fall and occasional rise again of brilliant and sometimes venal executives. It depicts how NPR created a medium for extraordinary journalism—in which reporters and producers use microphones as paintbrushes and the voices of people around the world as the soundtrack of stories both global and local. Featuring details on the controversial firing of Juan Williams, the sloppy dismissal of Bob Edwards, and a $235 million bequest by Joan B. Kroc, widow of the founder of McDonald’s, On Air also chronicles NPR’s daring shift into the digital world and its early embrace of podcasting formats, establishing the network as a formidable media empire.
Fascinating, revelatory, and irresistibly dishy, this is a riveting account of NPR’s chaotic ascent, cultural triumph, and imperiled future.
ABOUT THE AUTHORSteve Oney is a longtime journalist who worked for many years as a staff writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Magazine and Los Angeles magazine. He has also contributed articles to many national publications, including Esquire, The Wall Street Journal, New York magazine, GQ, and The New York Times Magazine. His history of the lynching of Leo Frank, And the Dead Shall Rise, won the American Bar Association’s Silver Gavel Award and the National Jewish Book Award. He is also a contributing writer to Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy and a featured presenter at the 2026 Savannah Book Festival. Oney was educated at the University of Georgia and at Harvard, where he was a Nieman Fellow. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Madeline Stuart.

Love Local - First Friday
2026-02-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Beaufort, Beaufort, South Carolina
Love, Local is coming to Downtown Beaufort for February’s First Friday.
Join us on Friday, February 6, from 5–8 PM as Downtown fills with love for the place we call home. Enjoy musicthroughout the district while you stroll, shop, and dine downtown.
Be sure to check out our Valentine’s Day Window Decorating Contest, where Main Street businesses will be showing off their creativity. Cast your vote for your favorite decorated window during the evening and help spread the love.
Because loving where you live starts with supporting local—come out and celebrate community, creativity, and all things local in Downtown Beaufort.

Monthly Teddy Bear Picnic Read-Aloud with DAYLO
2026-02-07 09:30 - 12:00 | Port Royal Farmers Market, Port Royal Farmers Market
On the first Saturday of every month, you can join the student volunteers of DAYLO: Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization for a Teddy Bear Picnic read-aloud at the Port Royal Farmers Market (1615 Ribaut Rd.). In collaboration with the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, high school and college student volunteers from the Beaufort-based chapters of DAYLO gather at the gazebo in Naval Heritage Park from 9:30 a.m. to noon to read diverse, inclusive picture books to children and their families, inspiring a love of stories, books, reading, and peer-to-peer mentoring.
Cozy blankets, a plethora of stuffed animals, and some snacks help the students make a welcoming environment in this free community literacy program. Several times a year, National Park Service Ranger Katherine Freeman also joins in for Read with a Ranger, a literacy and art project thematically connected to the missions of DAYLO, the Conroy Center, and the Reconstruction Era National Historic Park.
DAYLO is a student-led diversity themed book club and community service group founded at Beaufort High School and now with chapters across South Carolina. Learn more at: https://linktr.ee/DAYLOBFT.
The Pat Conroy Literary Center is a nonprofit interpretive and learning center advancing the legacy of beloved, bestselling writer, educator, and mentor Pat Conroy (1945-2016), author of The Water Is Wide, The Great Santini, The Prince of Tides, and more. Learn more at: www.patconroyliterarycenter.org.

Sweetgrass Basket Class at Marshview Mercantile
2026-02-07 10:30 - 12:30 | Marshview Mercantile, 2631 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC, 29906, US
There’s something magical about learning a skill that’s been passed down through generations. Our Sweetgrass Basket Class is more than just a lesson — it’s a day of smiles, connection, and honoring a beautiful Lowcountry tradition.
If this sounds like your vibe, join our next class.
Feb.7, 10:30a-12:30
Marshview Mercantile, 2631 Boundary Street, Beaufort

Register here:
https://marshviewmercantile.commentsold.com/products/sweetgrass-basket-class-feb-7-1030-1230

Freedom Day Celebration “Freedom to Learn: Education as Liberation Then, Now, and Next
2026-02-07 11:00 - 13:00 | 40 Harriet Tubman Way, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States, South Carolina 29926, 40 Harriet Tubman Way, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States, South Carolina 29926
When: Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Free admission, donations welcome, Rain or Shine
Where:Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park40 Harriet Tubman WayHilton Head Island, SC 29926
For More Information:Visit exploremitchelville.org or call 843-255-7301.
Freedom to Learn: Education as Liberation Then, Now, and NextA community gathering honoring Mitchelville’s legacy and the power of education
Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park invites the community to Freedom Day 2026—an uplifting, thought-provoking celebration honoring Mitchelville’s enduring legacy as the first self-governed town of formerly enslaved people in the United States and the first known community to require education for children in South Carolina.
This year’s theme, “Freedom to Learn: Education as Liberation Then, Now, and Next,” explores how education has served as a cornerstone of liberation, civic leadership, and self-determination—historically at Mitchelville and urgently in our world today.
Free admission. Donations welcome. Rain or Shine
Emcee-Dr. Erica S. Taylor, Assistant Superintendent for Communications, Business & Community Partnerships, Orangeburg County School District
Remarks-Ahmad Ward, Executive Director, Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park-Dr. Frank Rodriguez, Superintendent, Beaufort County School District
Featured Panel Discussion
Moderator
-Dr. Deborah L. Mack, Former Director, Smithsonian National Museum of African Art
Panelists
-Ellen E. Weaver, South Carolina State Superintendent of Education
-Dr. Valerie Cave, Superintendent, Allendale County School District
-Dr. Glenda Sheffield, Superintendent, Hampton County School District
-Dr. Paulette R. Dillard, President & CEO, Shaw University
Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park will host their annual Freedom Day Celebration on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the park on Hilton Head Island. The annual commemoration will honor Mitchelville’s enduring legacy as sacred ground and spotlight the powerful role of education as a cornerstone of liberation, civic leadership, and self-determination.
The theme for 2026, “Freedom to Learn: Education as Liberation Then, Now, and Next,” is rooted in Mitchelville’s historic commitment to learning. Freedom Day 2026 will explore how the community’s early adoption of compulsory education, one of the first in South Carolina, continues to shape conversations about access, equity, and opportunity today.
“Freedom at Mitchelville was never just an idea—it was built, governed, and taught,” said Ahmad Ward, Executive Director of Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park. “Our annual Freedom Day celebration invites our community to reflect on what it means to protect the right to learn, and how education remains one of the most enduring pathways to dignity, power, and self-determination.”

Souper Sourdough Saturday at Marshview Mercantile
2026-02-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Marshview Mercantile, 2631 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC, 29906, US
Mark your calendar for Souper Sourdough Saturday! On Saturday, February 7, stop by Marshview Mercantile for Super Bowl-ready soups, snacks, and sourdough, featuring a pop-up from The Sour Loaf Co. We’ll be sampling Cooke’s Tavern soups and specialty dips—game day goodness made easy. Menu details coming soon!

Feb. 7, 11-2p
Marshview Mercantile
2631 Boundary St., Beaufort, SC
