Explore Beaufort SC

Beaufort Table Tennis Club - Open play on Wednesdays 5-8 PM
2025-08-27 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 1 Middleton Recreation Dr, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29906, 1 Middleton Recreation Dr, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29906
We’re playing Table Tennis, y’all. Ping Pong.
We have tables, balls and paddles, and you’re welcome!
Every Wednesday, 5 – 8 PM. Burton Wells Rec Center, 1 Middleton Recreation Drive, Beaufort, SC.
Bring a pal or join us on your own.
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ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT! Seaglass Workshop 8/27 @ Marshview Mercantile
2025-08-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Marshview Mercantile, 2631 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC, 29906, US
Join us for a fun and relaxing Seaglass Tree or Wreath Workshop on August 27th, where Camilla will guide you step-by-step as you create your own masterpiece to take home with you the same day.
Advance booking is necessary, as space is very limited. Get creative with colors, decorations and toppers at the event!
Your ticket will include snack samples from Marshview Mercantile, we recommend you to come early as all participants are offered an exclusive shopping discount before the workshop!

Cemetery Walking Tour
2025-08-28 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.

Recline & Unwind Social Spa - Grand Opening
2025-08-28 11:00 - 14:00 | 204 Carteret Street, Beaufort, SC, 204 Carteret Street, Beaufort, SC
Join us as we mark the beginning of something new and exciting in Beaufort, SC! Recline & Unwind Social Spa will celebrate its Grand Opening on Thursday, August 28th at 11:30am. We look forward to seeing you there!

Mandala Art Class
2025-08-28 17:30 - 20:30 | 918 8th Street, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935, 918 8th Street, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935
Come join us for craft class! We will be teaching mandala art on seashells! Snacks and wine will be served

Habersham Farmers Market
2025-08-29 16:00 - 19:00 | Habersham South Carolina, Habersham South Carolina
Join us for fresh produce and handcrafted items from our amazing vendors
https://www.facebook.com/events/610706071953415/?event_time_id=610706165286739

Sprenger Car Show
2025-08-29 17:00 - 19:00 | 1810 Richmond Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935, 1810 Richmond Ave, Port Royal, SC, United States, South Carolina 29935
Join us for a fun-filled evening with a car show, and a complimentary meal!
Featuring Carolina dreamers and Beaufort Classic car & truck club.
Resident voting – 3 top prizes.
Call Tammy Hall to Register your car – (843) 781-7705

Carnival Cat at Cat Island Club!
2025-08-29 17:00 - 20:00 | 8 Waveland Avenue, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29907, 8 Waveland Avenue, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29907
The Lowcountry’s new favorite summer tradition is here and everyone’s invited! 🎪
Join us for Carnival Cat on Friday, August 29th from 5-8PM at Cat Island Club in Beaufort, SC. This family-friendly community event will feature a spectacular water slide, bounce house, dunk tank, and delicious carnival food like cotton candy and snow cones!
Entry is $10 per family – bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a fun evening on the range to kick off Labor Day Weekend! We hope to see you there!

Kids Night Out - Squishmallows!
2025-08-29 18:00 - 21:00 | 2712 Bull St, Beaufort, SC 29902-5306, United States, 2712 Bull St, Beaufort, SC 29902-5306, United States
While parents relax, all kids will have pizza and will receive a mystery fall Squishmallow.We will paint the Squishmallow on a canvas and play games, time allowing.

Butterfly Mosaic workshop!
2025-08-30 10:30 - 13:30 | Thibault Gallery, Thibault Gallery
Join us for the Mosaic Butterfly workshop at Thibault Gallery on Saturday, August 30 ! We will explore advanced mosaic techniques like glass cutting, staining grout and designing grout lines. If you’ve taken mosaic classes before, this is a great opportunity to upgrade your skills !

Paris Ave Gluten Free Offerings
2025-08-30 11:00 - 16:00 | 707 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC, 707 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC
Did you know that several businesses along Paris Ave., in Port Royal, offer gluten free or cleaner options?
We welcome you to come and see what we are all about!
🗝️ Nuances – a variety of Gluten Free food mixes, and several gluten free events throughout the year!
🗝️ ZenDen – Soaps with Soul 🧼 Gluten Free, plant-based soaps, 3rd party tested essential oils, products, toxin-free skincare, dietary supplements that support adrenals, immunity, and more!
🗝️ Windhorse – uplift your spirit – they offer gluten free wines, and non alcoholic options! (Not to mention, cheese and gluten free specialty products like Hellenic Farms Fig Salami & Top Seedz crackers)
📝 One of our favorite places to grab lunch is Madison’s, always giving us the best of gluten free!
🧺 The farmers market begins at 9am, and always has an array of healthier options!
📍 When you’re done, come down Paris and see what we are all about ✨

Beaufort Brawl 6: Summer Showdown at The Foundry
2025-08-30 18:00 - 21:00 | 2127 Boundary St Ste 18-B, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902, 2127 Boundary St Ste 18-B, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902
Beaufort Brawl 6: Summer Showdown returns to The Foundry in Beaufort, SC on Saturday, August 30, 2025, featuring high-impact amateur MMA, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, and kickboxing bouts. Join hundreds of Lowcountry fight fans in the intimate, action-packed venue that has already become home to thrilling nights of martial arts competition.
What to Expect:
– A full fight card showcasing top amateur fighters from Beaufort, the Southeast, and beyond.– Multiple disciplines on one night: MMA, jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, and kickboxing.– A thrilling atmosphere—former events have packed arenas with passionate fans cheering along at every submission, TKO, and highlight-worthy moment.– A platform for rising stars, including standout athletes like Trig Tennant, whose first-round finish stole the show at Beaufort Brawl V.– With the summer heat comes the heat of competition—don’t miss this night of knockout blows, slick submissions, and unforgettable moments!
Why You Should Buy Tickets Now
– Affordable VIP access & general admission—perfect for fans, families, and fight-fitness enthusiasts.– Up-close and personal—The Foundry’s intimate setting means every cheer, gasp, and roar is just feet away.– Support local athletes competing at peak performance in front of their hometown.– Great for groups—a perfect date night, family outing, or crew hang with high energy and live entertainment.
Sponsors Elevate Your Brand
Partner with us and put your brand center ring at one of Beaufort County’s most talked‑about events. Sponsors enjoy:
– Brand visibility in front of 500+ fight fans, including local families, gym-goers, and fight teams.– Logo placement on event posters, social media, website, and arena banners.– On-site presence: promotional tables, product activation opportunities, and VIP guest access.– Multimedia coverage: footage from the event is featured in post-event recaps, social content, email blasts, and more.– Community alignment: be associated with health, fitness, and family-friendly entertainment in Beaufort and the surrounding Lowcountry.
Event Highlights from Past Shows
– Beaufort Brawl V (Nov 2024): Trig Tennant, a local U.S. Marine and two‑time state wrestling champion, scored a stunning 1st-round submission over Mackenzie Gray, electrifying the crowd https://yourislandnews.com/tennants-ko-highlights-beaufort-brawl-v/.– Beaufort Brawl IV (May 2024): Featured regional fighters like Tennant securing their amateur stripes .– Beaufort Brawl II (Mar 2023): A night of intense action with MMA and Muay Thai shows—people are still talking about Woodson Young’s unanimous decision win and Malique Lee’s swift submission.
Save the Date & Secure Your Spot!
📍Location: The Foundry, Beaufort, SC📅 Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025⏰ Time: Doors open at 5 PM ET; fights begin at 6 PM ET🎟️ Tickets: Available now—reserve your seat before summer sells out!
Experience the thrill of hometown MMA, jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, and kickboxing. Feel every punch, celebrate every submission, and support the rising talents of our Lowcountry.
⚠️ Don’t Wait Until Tickets are Sold Out!
Grab your tickets today for Beaufort Brawl 6: Summer Showdown and bring your crew for a night you—and your Instagram—won’t forget. Want to reach a passionate audience of fight fans? Become a sponsor and enjoy on-site visibility, digital exposure, and community goodwill.
Want to fight on Beaufort Brawl 6 on August 30th? Click Here: https://forms.gle/s7vQnp8kXvyeDXn47

Greendrinks Beaufort September 2025 Gathering
2025-09-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Shellring Ale Works, 1111 11th street, Port Royal, SC, 29935, US
WHO: Elena De Marco
Elena is the Visual Information Specialist for Reconstruction Era National Historical Park and Reconstruction Era National Historic Network. In her role, she works with the team to create exhibits, publications, web and social media content to interpret the Reconstruction era (1861-1900) to the public. In 2024, the team worked with Morehouse College Intern Christian Harvey to research, write, and design an exhibit that uses the Sea Islands as a case study for national Reconstruction. “Lay of the Land” opened to the public in November of 2024 at the Old Firehouse Visitor Center in downtown Beaufort.
~ Brought to you by your Friends ~
Heather Kraus, Paul Nurnberg,Burton Sauls, Jessie White,Caylor Romines, & Annie Boyd

Shorts at High Noon - Wednesday, Sept. 3rd
2025-09-03 11:30 - 13:00 | 921 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902-5441, United States
Join the Beaufort Film Society at the Technical College of the Lowcountry Auditorium located at 921 Ribaut Road, Building 12, Beaufort each Wednesday for encore screenings of some of the best short, students, animation and doc short films from the 2025 film festival.
Screening on September 3rd:Gleam (Animation)Synopsis: A creature made of light escapes the house where it had been imprisoned for decades, only to be met with a world very different from the one it remembers..
Lollie (Student)
Trailer:https://vimeo.com/1004184242Synopsis:A young lunch lady in Brazil needs to fight the world to protect her unique friendship with Lola, a helpless 71-year-old woman with a mental disability.
I’m Still Here (Short Doc)
Trailer: https://bit.ly/4oKcqvBSynopsis:Between 1947 and 1967, black owned homes in Birmingham, Alabama were bombed over 50 times. Homes on Center Street were targeted so often, the neighborhood became known as ‘Dynamite Hill.’ The street became an inflection point for the Civil Rights movement.I’m Still Here is a short film about three people who lived this history as children and elected to stay in Birmingham to try and turn the city’s struggles with Civil Rights into a symbol for hope.
Check in begins at 11:30 am. Screenings are FREE and open to the public and last approximately 1 hour. For the complete schedule please visit www.beaufortfilmfestival.com.

Make Your Own Mosaic Turtle or Butterfly
2025-09-03 17:00 - 20:00 | 2139 Boundary Street Unit 102, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902, 2139 Boundary Street Unit 102, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902
Add some charm to your space with your own handmade mosaic turtle or butterfly! In this playful, hands-on workshop, you’ll create a colorful decorative piece using glass tiles. Whether you choose the graceful wings of a butterfly or the whimsical shell of a turtle, you’ll leave with a vibrant mosaic critter full of personality. No experience needed—just bring your creativity! All materials and instruction included, along with one cocktail tasting.The Turtle is 12″x11″The Butterfly is 16″x11″, only 6 available, this is an exciting upgrade for returning guests, as it teaches a new technique with colored grout, there is an additional $30 charge due to size and groutUnder 21 must be accompanied by an adult; closed toed shoes are recommended

Beaufort Women in Tech Meetup: Art Therapy with Camilla
2025-09-03 17:30 - 19:30 | 500 Carteret Street, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902, 500 Carteret Street, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902
We’re starting off September with a little creativity and relaxation! 🎨✨ On the first Wednesday of the month, gather with us for an evening of art therapy with Camilla from Create with Camilla. She’ll guide us through a hands-on workshop where you’ll paint your very own wine glass. Choose between a coastal-inspired starfish or sea turtle design.
Your $35 ticket includes:• All art supplies needed to complete your design• Step-by-step instructions from Camilla• Lite bites to enjoy while you paint
This is the perfect chance to unwind, get creative, and connect with the women in our tech community.
Only 10 spots are available! Grab your ticket today!

Beaufort, SC Grand Opening
2025-09-05 08:00 - 2025-09-07 21:00 | 320 Robert Smalls Pkwy, Beaufort, SC 29906-4233, United States, 320 Robert Smalls Pkwy, Beaufort, SC 29906-4233, United States
Don’t miss our grand opening celebration Friday, September 5th through Sunday, September 7th!We have an incredible lineup of grand opening deals, giveaways, and more._______________________________________________________
Friday, September 5th8 am– Line Up + Win: FREE mystery gift card giveaway (18 years and older) for the first 150 customers in line. $15,000 in total weekend prizes!Throughout the Day– FREE gift with Academy Credit Card application– FREE laser engraving with the purchase of any any tumbler until 6pm.– Demonstrations + Giveaways with Brooks, Crocs, CAT, Wolverine, and Stealth Cam._____________________________________________Saturday, September 6th8 am– Line Up + Win: FREE mystery gift card giveaway (18 and over) for the first 150 customers in line. $15,000 in total weekend prizes!Throughout the Day– FREE gift with Academy Credit Card application– FREE laser engraving with the purchase of any any tumbler until 6pm.– Demonstrations + Giveaways with Brooks, CAT, Crocs, Wolverine, and Stealth Cam.________________________________________________________________________________________Sunday, September 7th9 am– Line Up + Win: FREE mystery gift card giveaway (18 and over) for the first 150 customers in line. $15,000 in total weekend prizes!Throughout the Day– FREE gift with Academy Credit Card application– FREE laser engraving with the purchase of any any tumbler until 2pm.– Demonstrations + Giveaways with Brooks, CAT, Crocs, Wolverine, and Stealth Cam.

Tailgate Party - September First Friday
2025-09-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Beaufort, Downtown Beaufort
Get ready for a touchdown-worthy evening in Downtown Beaufort! Join us for September First Friday: Tailgate Party on September 5 from 5-8pm as we transform Bay Street into the ultimate game day celebration with a full street closure.
This fun-filled evening will feature:-Classic cars lining the street-Games for all ages — adults and kids alike-Live music by Sons A’ Pitches, featuring Lowcountry Music Hall of Fame inductees

Book signing with Jason Mott
2025-09-05 17:00 - 19:00 | NeverMore Books
Don’t forget to stop by NeverMore Books this Friday to meet National Book Award winning author Jason Mott. Jason will be here from 5-7. His new book, People Like Us, will be available for purchase and signing. Please join us!

First Friday In Downtown Beaufort
2025-09-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Bay Street, Downtown Beaufort SC, 100 Bay Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902, US
September First Friday in downtown Beaufort is happening September 5, from 5–8pm, as Bay Street comes alive with a full street closure for an evening of community, music, and fun.

What’s in store:
Classic cars lining the street
Games & activities for all ages
Live music by Sons A’ Pitches – featuring Lowcountry Music Hall of Fame inductees

Bring your friends, wear your team colors, and enjoy downtown as the place to be on Friday night!

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind evening in Beaufort.

Lowcountry Paddle Fest: Race Day & Family Fun Day!
2025-09-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Rowing and Sailing Center at Squire Pope Community Park, 137 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29926, US
Join us for an unforgettable day of paddling, play, and community spirit at Paddle Fest! This Saturday celebration blends the excitement of competitive paddle racing with family-friendly fun, all set along the scenic tidal salt marshes of Hilton Head Island. On the water, racers will take on challenges like “The Boil” 10-mile endurance course, the “10K Calibogue Cup,” or the “5K Vairo Aloha Cup.” Plus, young paddlers can join the fun in the Lowcountry Boil Kids Race, a special event just for them! Onshore, the party continues with bounce houses, classic games, and kid-friendly attractions, making Paddle Fest the perfect outing for both racers and families. Whether you’re paddling, playing, or cheering from the sidelines, Paddle Fest promises high energy, good vibes, and unforgettable Lowcountry fun for all ages. Use the link to sign of for paddle races for all ages!

Monthly Teddy Bear Picnic Read-Aloud with DAYLO
2025-09-06 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.

Lowcountry Pet Low Cost Rabies Vaccine Clinic
2025-09-06 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.
180 Sea Island Parkway
Lady’s Island

Fall Open House at Marshview Mercantile
2025-09-06 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Marshview Mercantile, 2631 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC, 29906, US
Sip • Shop • Savor Fall
You’re Invited!
Our Fall Open House is happening Sept 6–7, from 11am to 4pm at Marshview Mercantile and we can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!
Fresh fall florals & cozy décor
New pantry recipe tastings
Seasonal candles & simmers
Door prize entries with every $25 purchase
Special Guests: Frogmore Fancy Sodas + Simple Things Permanent Jewelry
Don’t miss the cozy, the tasty & the fun — see you at Marshview!

Belly Dance Hafla
2025-09-06 18:00 - 21:00 | 2121 Boundary St, Suite 207, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902, 2121 Boundary St, Suite 207, Beaufort, SC, United States, South Carolina 29902
Experience the magic of the Middle East at our Belly Dance Hafla! This vibrant celebration features dazzling belly dance performances, open dancing, regional cuisine, and a belly dance bazaar.
Savor the rich flavors of the region with a delicious spread of mezze, including hummus, fresh pita, stuffed grape leaves, and more.
Whether you’re an avid belly dancer or are looking for a unique cultural night out, this Hafla is a feast for the senses — enjoy Middle Eastern music, belly dance, enticing foods, and a welcoming community.
Saturday, September 6, 2025Revolution Ballroom6-9 PM
◽️Belly Dancing◽️Middle Eastern Music◽️Special Performances at 7 PM◽️Mezze including hummus, fresh pita, stuffed grape leaves, and more. ◽️Belly Dance Bazaar – bring items to sell and shop for unique pieces
Admission Options:
🎟️ Regular Admission – $25For non-performing belly dancers and guests who would like to attend and enjoy the festivities.
👯‍♀️ Performer Pass – $50Required for dancers who wish to perform a solo or group routine in the show. After registering, please email your performance music to dance@RevolutionBallroom.com.
➡️ Sign up here: https://www.revolutionballroom.com/hafla
Event Location:Revolution Ballroom2121 Boundary StSuite 207Beaufort, SC 29902

Street Music | Anthony Rosano & the Conqueroos
2025-09-06 18:00 - 20:00 | 914 Parris Ave, 914 Parris Ave
Anthony Rosano and the Conqueroos are a blues/rock band from Virginia that has been electrifying audiences with their high-energy performances and soulful sound. With gritty vocals, searing guitar riffs, and a tight rhythm section, this band has been gaining a loyal following and critical acclaim for their original music and electrifying live shows. If you’re looking for a band that can deliver a powerful, authentic blues/rock experience, look no further than Anthony Rosano and the Conqueroos.

The Prince of Tides Book Club Discussion -- Presented by Jonathan Haupt & Ellen Malphrus
2025-09-09 15:00 - 16:30 | 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
