This marker is located on the courthouse grounds and points out some important Revolutionary War…read morehistory. It is marker number C-13 and it was erected in 1962 by the Archives and Highway Departments. It reads, "Salt Works. Established by order of the Provincial Congress, April 24, 1776, for Revolutionary War use. They were located 1 1/2 miles east." It has the same text on both sides. The British government cut off all trade with the newly established American government in April 1775. The resulting scarcity of salt, a crucial resource for the colony, was one of the biggest worries, particularly in North Carolina. The North Carolina Provincial Congress hurried to establish salt factories in 1775 and 1776. The first one was set up close to Beaufort. Salt is required as a food preservative because, in the winter, most people relied on salted and dried meats. Americans also used salt to cure animal hides, care for cattle, and meet their fundamental nutritional needs. Given its significance, the government took prompt action. [Review 848 of 2025 - 4278 in North Carolina - 24405 overall] [6/20]

When you travel, do yourself a favor and see if the town you are visiting has an actual visitor's…read morecenter. I do this when I can and usually you can find out some unique and interesting points about the location you have chosen. This time when we visited Beaufort we encountered some of the local people who gave a run down of the town. These ladies were also dressed in period outfits of the early 1800s which added to the narrative. In addition to the displays we saw a flag that was in great condition and very old. I truly appreciate the information that was given and hope you take the suggestion.

When I returned to Beaufort, NC, I knew that the Beaufort Visitor's Center would be my first stop…read more I bought a ticket for the Double Decker bus tour as that seemed like the best way to get better oriented. Seating on the bus is either on the lower level or the top level and it is possible to switch if it gets too hot up top with the sun. It is a 1967 bus. A tour guide narrates as we went along discussing Beaufort's culture and history. The tour covers a lot of areas and the bus driver did an awesome job of getting us into tight spaces. I was fascinated about the spy Emilene Pigott who was a spy for the Confederates during the Civil War. She hid items in her hoop skirts. She even ate documents so they wouldn't be found. The Josiah Bell house was a Victorian styled house built in 1825. The Leffers cottage was built in 1778 and is an example of a story and a jump. It had a demonstration of weaving. I also got to visit the Courthouse which is where people came to be entertained. It was built in 1796 and is wood framed. I saw the Old Jail where one person was hung. It has 28 inch walls and was a home as well as a jail. The building was built in 1829. It has a pillory outside. The Apothecary Shop and Doctor's Office, was built in 1859 and has various items sold in the shop and the doctor artifacts. The bus tour and the historic sights are must sees while in Beaufort.

This marker is located in front of the Carteret County Courthouse and points out an industry that…read morewas important back in the day but is no longer. It has the same text on both sides, reading "Whale Fishery. At Shackleford Banks, six miles southeast by boat, was located a whale fishery of the 18th and 19th centuries." It is marker number C-21 and it was erected in 1948 by the Archives, Conservation and Highway Departments. Whaling along the eastern seaboard of the United States, including North Carolina, spanned from the seventeenth to the early twentieth century, with North Carolinians primarily engaging in shore-based rather than deep-sea hunting. The earliest record of whaling in the region dates to a 1666 license issued by Peter Carteret, and by the mid-eighteenth century, local settlers had established their own fisheries, notably at Shackleford Banks. This fishery became North Carolina's most productive, famously yielding the whale "Mayflower" in 1874, whose skeleton remains on display at the state museum. As demand for whale oil declined with the rise of petroleum products, the shore-based industry collapsed, ending officially in 1925 after decades of decline and one final whale caught in 1916. There is parking here. [Review 955 of 2025 - 4351 in North Carolina - 24510 overall]

Back in the days when this was all British colonial territory, the Spanish attempted to take it…read moreback. This marker points out one small part of that war. It is located on the grounds of the Carteret County Courthouse. It reads, "Spanish Attack. Spanish force landed and captured Beaufort, 1747. Driven away a few days later by local troops.* It is marker number C-8. After fighting broke out between British and Spanish soldiers in Georgia and the Caribbean in 1739, the War of Jenkins Ear started. The start of the War of Austrian Succession in Europe caused fighting to resume after a brief period of quiet between 1742 and 1743. When France and Spain joined forces with Britain, the fight became known in America as King George's War. Up to the Peace of Aix-la-Chappelle in 1748, British forces fought the Spanish and French in North America and the Caribbean for the following four years. [Review 847 of 2025 - 4277 in North Carolina - 24404 overall] [5/20]

What a unique experience I had finding this place…read more I had posted on Facebook that I was in town from LA and a friend from 30 years ago, then at first met at my first job in California randomly responded about the Old Burying Ground and said I should visit it. We were downtown and hitting a couple spots, and I was mentioning to my friend that lives locally about her response and it came right at the same exact moment that we were passing the cemetery and she pointed it out, so we quickly stopped and backed up and parked, and took a venture inside, mainly to see the girl that was buried in a barrel of rum, holy cow when you see the age of some of these graves and realize how extremely old they are, and you really quickly getting a sense of the magnitude of the history of the place. It is well worth your time to visit and explore.

Beautiful , historic graveyard . If you love history this burying ground is definitely worth a stop…read more. Plan to spend around 30 minutes here , maybe longer if you take your time to read the tombstones . It's a well kept graveyard but be sure to watch your step as the terrain is uneven in some areas . If you really want to learn more about the town's oldest graveyard , you can take a tour offered by the Beaufort Historical Association . Go to the website or visit the Beaufort Historical Center on Turner Street for more info . It's a peaceful final resting place for hundreds of notable people , soldiers , seaman and most notably , the Rum Girl .

The Beaufort Historical Society is a non-profit organization that runs the Beaufort Historic Site…read moreand the Visitors Center. The organization's goal is to preserve the area's history and culture. The Beaufort Historic Site is on two acres and has restored buildings to look as they would have in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Mattie King Art Gallery is in the Rustell House, built in 1732 and shows the talent of artists in the area. It is the oldest house on the Beaufort Historic Site. The house showcases American and Colonial architectural styles. The Leffers Cottage, built in 1778, showcases cooking on an open hearth, as well as sewing, spinning, weaving, and candle-making. It is a "story and a jump" house, aka a one-and-a-half-story house. The original Carteret County Courthouse was built in 1796 and is the oldest wood-framed courthouse in North Carolina and the only English-Circuit courthouse remaining in the state. The Josiah Bell House, built in 1825, is a Victorian-style house with elaborate furnishings inside. The attic may have been used as part of the Underground Railroad. The John C. Manson House was also built in 1825. This house shows the Bahamian architecture, which was common in the area. The wood frame, double porches, and symmetry are features of this style. The Carteret County Jail was built in 1829 and has 28-inch-thick walls. The bricks were made by the masons who built Fort Macon. It was designed to prevent inmates from escaping. The jail was used until 1954 and housed the jailer, his family, and the inmates. The first floor was the family's living quarters and included a kitchen. The second floor was the family's bedroom and prison cells. A doctor's office and apothecary were built in 1859, and show what the doctor's office and pharmacy would have looked like. There are many artifacts of equipment, drugs, and herbs used for care. The organization runs tours and events throughout the year.

This past Wednesday I did the Historic buildings tour. I was at first concerned when I was the only…read moreperson who had purchased a ticket. I know some places will cancel tours if the group isn't large enough. Happily, that was not the case, so I basically had a private tour. It was about 1.5 hours and was very interesting!! there were a couple houses from different time periods, and the court house, jail and apothecary. every house was fascinating, beautifully furnished with period matching furniture. the brief stories of the people who lived there and some of the pieces were fascinating. My schedule did not allow for the bus tour in the afternoon, but I will definitely make time for it in the future. overall, spending some time to tour a little bit of Beaufort makes for a nice break from the salt and sun. the staff was very nice too. if you have some time and love seeing how people used to live, give the tours a try!!

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