Explore Beaufort
BEAUFORT, NC
Visit three landmarks of the Beaufort Historic Site. Stop at the Josiah Bell House, home to this prominent man who served as a court justice and land developer in Beaufort in the 1800’ s.
Visit the Apothecary & Doctors Office. Built in 1859, the shop remains essentially unchanged in appearance since the time of its original owner, Dr. Ben Davis. Admire a priceless collection of medicinal and pharmaceutical artifacts, most original to the shop, as well as his desk and books.
Visit the Carteret County Courthouse, the oldest wood-framed courthouse in North Carolina. The building which had been modified as a family residence for over 100 years, has undergone award-winning restoration back to its original design, and serves as the backdrop and integral tool for educating today’ s youth about the early American legal system.
Historical Burial Grounds Exploration
Located on the 400 block of Ann Street in Beaufort’ s historic district, the town’ s oldest cemetery holds fascinating stories about Beaufort’ s 300-year-old history. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, majestic live oak trees enshroud the historic gravesites within this cemetery. An experienced guide in period dress leads tours through the Old Burying Ground telling tales of its many colorful characters.
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