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HISTORY
the public and hosts half of the 20th an exhibit exploring century was fueled Visit Centhe life and times of ter tothe Penn the by downtown reviexplore Robert Smalls.) As talization and deGullah culture. the curtain fell on velopment, as well Tour the John Mark Verdier House, a the lavish plantation as a large military historical home age, local slaves investment: The open to public. were prepared for U.S. Marine Corps See USMC and local military exhibits at Parris Island Museum. (See p. 52.) Recruit Depot on freedom at Penn Pay respects to American soldiers laid to rest at School on St. HeleParris Island, itself the Beaufort National Cemetery. (See p. 52.) na Island. Founded a historic landmark Learn about the Ordinance of Secession, drafted in 1862, it was the dating to 1915, has at the Milton Maxcy House (“Secession House”). South’s first school continually pumped Explore the Old Sheldon Church ruins. for freed slaves. new life into the See the Fort Fremont ruins on St. Helena Island. Discover the Chapel of Ease ruins (circa 1740) on (Now it hosts an area, as have the St. Helena Island. extensive museum, Marine Corps Air Visit the Beaufort Arsenal, now home to the Station and Beauopen for tours.) Beaufort Visitor Center. (See table of contents.) fort Naval Hospital. Following the Walk around “The Point” in the historic district, war, Beaufort (See p. 52.) dotted with antebellum mansions. (See p. 20.) relied on phosphate It’s a storied mining before a devastating hurricane in past, but Beaufort and its people are proud 1893 and a fire in 1907 brought economic of their heritage as well as the area’s place in stagnation. The town’s recovery in the latter local, regional and national history.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Beaufort Official Visitors Guide 2011
Beaufort Official Visitors Guide 2011
Table of Contents
Welcome
About the Area
Beaufort's Beginning
Historic Attractions Map
Unspoiled Land & Views
Fresh-Food Fix
Arts Scene
Silver Screen Sites
An Ideal "I Do" Destination
A Place to Call Home
A Proud Place
Rest Easy
Business Listings
Accommodations
Dining
Calendar of Events
Here & There
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