Beaufort Historic Site

The salty-sweet smells of an ancient maritime heritage wafting in from the Atlantic permeate the painstakingly preserved Federal period buildings at the Beaufort Historic Site. Personal guided tours showcase the collection of 10 historic buildings, including a jail, courthouse, apothecary, and doctor’s office as well as three homes, all-dating back to the 1700’s and 1800’s. In addition to the guided walking tours, explorations of the historic district are available aboard a vintage 1948 English double-decker bus.

Beaufort Historic Site

Welcome to the Beaufort Historic Site, set in the quaint seaport village of Beaufort, North Carolina. Beaufort, North Carolina's third oldest town, lies on the coast bordering the southern tip of the Outer Banks. Originally a fishing village and port...