Beaufort Historic Site

If this Town could Talk

Revolutionary War soldiers, Civil War captains, pirates and townspeople alike all walked the streets in this exceptionally historic area. As the third oldest town in North Carolina, Beaufort offers many tales and an abundance of history, from pre-colonial times to today. Find out how to best experience these fascinating stories at the Beaufort Historic Site – tours include the Old Burying Ground (complete with many tales of its own), the Historic Buildings Tour with docents in period dress, and the Double Decker Bus Tour, which highlights many of the town's lively legends and offers an overview of notable events.