Our Fundraising Auction has been rescheduled and renamed...

Date: March 19, 2026

This year the auction will be held at The Arsenal. Attendance will be limited to 125 guests. Tickets will be $60/person. For more information and tickets click here or call Colleen at 843-379-3079.

Take home a piece of Beaufort history! We look forward to seeing you in March for this special evening! 

Coming... February 2026

Monadnock. What in the world??! The BHM hired this firm to create a special permanent exhibit in the museum. The exhibit is an immersive, virtual theatre presentation focused on Beaufort’s “Evolution to Revolution” theme. It highlights the struggles between Loyalists and Patriots just prior to the American Revolution. 

PERMANENT EXHIBIT : 250 SC ANNIVERSARY 

In late February, a room will be opened in the museum to a virtual theatre telling the story of Beaufort leading up to the Revolutionary War. The exhibit is an immersive presentation focused on Beaufort’s “Evolution to Revolution” theme. It highlights the struggles between Loyalists and Patriots just prior to the American Revolution. 

There will be two grand opening events surrounding the exhibit. Stay tuned!!!

The activities that are the subject of this video and other events have been financed in part with state funds from the SC American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250). However, the contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of SC250, nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation by SC250.

2026 ANNUAL Meeting

The Beaufort History Museum will hold its 2026 Annual Meeting on January 22, at 5:30 PM. The meeting will be held on the second floor of the Beaufort City Hall, 1911 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC 29902.

All interested members should plan to attend.

Earlier this year, the Beaufort History Museum was honored to be the recipient of a $125,000 grant from the SC 250 committee. The purpose of this award is to create events for Beaufort, students, and visitors to showcase Beaufort’s role in the Revolutionary War. Plans are still developing. The major effort will be to create an immersive theater experience. This video will show the differences in opinion and factors that led to SC colonists to be on the side of the Patriots or the Loyalists. Other exciting events will be possible through this generous grant. Stay tuned.

The activities that are the subject of this video and other events have been financed in part with state funds from the SC American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250). However, the contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of SC250, nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation by SC250.

Save the Date! November 1, 2025

Once again, not to be missed, in the Arsenal Yard. The 79th Highlanders Encampment is Back!!!

Bring the kids and enjoy the Highlanders in uniform and learn of the military life of the Civil War times. 

In a symbolic gesture of unity, remembrance, and patriotism, the Charleston 250 Committee will present an historic Liberty Tree sapling to the Beaufort 250 Committee on Tuesday, July 2, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. The presentation will take place at the historic Beaufort Arsenal, located at 713 Craven Street in downtown Beaufort, and marks a meaningful moment in the lead-up to the 250th anniversary of American independence.

The Liberty Tree sapling, a direct descendant of the last-known standing trees that once stood as powerful symbols of colonial resistance during the American Revolution, will be officially handed off to Mayor Phil Cromer and theCity of Beaufort during this commemorative event. The ceremony highlights the collaboration between communities across South Carolina as they prepare for the Sestercentennial—a nationwide celebration of 250 years of American history and heritage.

“This sapling represents more than just a tree—it is a living connection to our shared past and the ideals that fueled our nation’s founding,” said Rich Thomas from the Beaufort 250 Committee. “We are proud to pass it on to the City of Beaufort as a symbol of liberty and remembrance.”

The Beaufort History Museum Presents "Historical Family Homes of Beaufort"

Join us for a member-only, special event on May 8, 2025. It is limited to 28 people. John McCardell, our esteemed local historian, will lead a small bus tour of the historical homes on The Point and The Bluff. Cocktails will be served mid tour. The refreshment stop will be at the summer residence of Barbra Streisand when she was here in Beaufort filming "The Prince of Tides."

March 18, 2025 is the bicentennial of Lafayette's visit to Beaufort during his farewell tour of America. July 4, 2026, is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The museum is hard at work on planning special commemorations of both these historic events. Look for updates in the coming weeks.

Dr. James Shinn, associate professor of history at USCB, and two of his students recently collaborated with the Beaufort History Museum to develop field study guides for all grade levels. Working under the supervision of Dr. Shinn, Liz Peck and Aiden De la Torre created a guide for each grade, one through 12. These guides align the museum's content with grade level South Carolina standards. These guides will be posted on the website, making them available to all educators who are planning a trip to the museum.