Beaufort County lies in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Tourism is important to the county, as many visitors flock to the area to enjoy coastal waters, barrier islands, wildlife, and historic small towns. A number of notable people have called Beaufort County home, including author Pat Conroy and boxer Joe Frazier. The presence of Gullah culture also characterizes the region. Beaufort, one of the state’s oldest towns, serves as the county seat.
Frenchmen, Englishmen, and Spaniards all attempted to settle in Beaufort County. Comprised of the St. Peter, St. Helena, St. Luke, and Prince William parishes, Beaufort District was created in 1769 and “named for Henry Somserset, Duke of Beaufort.” Points of historical interest in Beaufort County include a number of plantations, the Penn Center, and Parris Island.
About Beaufort County, SC. Accessed June 01, 2016.
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Part 1 of Carolina Stories: Carolina Caught, a tale of shrimping on the Carolina coast. This documentary explores the shrimping industry in South Carolina and recent changes that are impacting those...
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Part 2 of Carolina Stories: Carolina Caught. The story of a family in McClellanville who have earned their living as shrimpers on the Carolina coast.
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Carolina Stories: Carolina Caught, Part 6 looks at the advancements being made in new technology for growing pond-fed shrimp.
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Part 3 of Carolina Stories: Carolina Caught. Shrimp is a favorite seafood delicacy that is loved by many. Errol Hattaway describes a typical day in his profession as a shrimper and relays how...
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Part 4 of Carolina Stories: Carolina Caught A close-up look at the work that is required to harvest shrimp. Errol is one man short on his crew today. His crew member, Julius, reflects on his work and...
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Ment Nelson is all about purpose. His hope is that his first art collection will stir up curiosity and create an educational opportunity to bring awareness of the Gullah culture to a younger crowd.
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Kazoobie Kazoos, located in Beaufort, South Carolina, is America's only full-time kazoo factory. The company ships fun all over the world and offers folks a tour around the museum and factory. At the...
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A profile of the late Senator Clementa Pinckney, one of nine killed during Bible Study in the Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston on June 17, 2015. Senator Pinckney served in the S.C. General Assembly...
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Joseph McDomick, Jr., civil rights activist in Beaufort county, talks about the influence of civil rights organizations like SNCC, CORE, the NAACP, the Freedom Riders and the Black Panther Party.
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Archaeologists with the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology are working to uncover the site formerly known as Charlesfort, the settlement established by Huguenots seeking refuge...
