The Story of Beaufort, SC

      Beaufort, SC, USA

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      Feb 10 - 12, 2020
      Group size: 30 - 44
      The Story of Beaufort, SC
      Beaufort, SC, USA

      Patty
      • Email address verified
      • Facebook verified
      288 reviews

      Feb 10 - 12, 2020
      Group size: 30 - 44

      About this trip

      This trip is a Lowcountry 3 day/2 night winter getaway to Beaufort SC.  Beaufort is more than a hidden Lowcountry gem—it's a transformative destination that has charmed visitors since 1512. How is that possible you may think?  We begin to unravel that question with a visit to the Santa Elena History Center for "America's Untold Story" of a 16th century exploration and settlement.   This is just the first of several stories featured during this trip.   Native son and author, Pat Conroy believed “Tell Me A Story” to be the most powerful English words.  A visit to Beaufort includes stories of Pat’s life, tours of the Old Sheldon Church Ruins, a historic tour and a film location tour for many movies (The Big Chill, Forrest Gump and Prince of Tides).  A highlight is also the “Journey from Slavery to Freedom” Gullah tour including storytelling/dance and a visit to a Folk Art center.   The signature "curated free time" offered on a Trips by Patty trip also includes optional time to shop (there is an amazing lavender shop here!), tour America's only remaining Kazoo Factory or visit the Pat Conroy Literary Center.  As you can see, this little town offers a lot!   

      What’s included

      • Transportation
        Motorcoach transportation
      • Accommodations
        Best Western Sea Island Inn - newly renovated and located in the Historic District
      • Reception
        Welcome reception
      • Breakfast
        Daily deluxe continental breakfast
      • Dinner
        Dinner on Night One in Beaufort's Historic District
      • Lunch
        Lunch on Day Two in Beaufort's Historic District
      • Lunch
        Lunch on Day Three at the Gullah Heritage Center
      • Admission
        Admission and self-guided tour of Santa Elena History Center
      • Tour
        Guided driving tour of the History and Film Locations of Beaufort
      • Tour
        Journey from Slavery to Freedom Gullah Tour including Gullah storytelling and dance
      • Tour
        Self-guided tour of the Old Sheldon Church Ruins
      • Luggage
        Luggage handling
      • Tax & gratuity
        All taxes & gratuities
      • Snacks
        Bottled water & snacks on the coach

      Available Packages

      Double per person package price
      $479
      Deposit: $100
      Single package price
      $649
      Deposit: $100


      Itinerary

      3 day/2 night trip
      The Story of Beaufort SC

      Day One

      Morning departures will be offered to accommodate Leland, St. James and Southport area passengers.   Exact times and locations to be announced.  

      Lunch stop in Florence SC

      Afternoon stop just outside of Beaufort in Yemassee SC for a self-guided tour of the Old Sheldon Church Ruins

      Approx. 4pm - Check-in at the hotel, Welcome Reception followed by a group dinner in the Historic District

      Day Two

      Morning tour and Welcome Orientation at Santa Elena History Center

      Mini-bus tours by Historic Beaufort Tours featuring stories of native author, Pat Conroy, the history of Beaufort and film locations.  There will be one tour offered in the morning and one in the afternoon to accommodation all of us!

      Group lunch in the Historic district

      Free time in the afternoon for shopping, visiting the Pat Conroy Literary Center,  touring the Kazoo Factory or exploring the scenic Riverfront and Spanish Moss Trail.

      Dinner on own at any number of great choices in the Historic District.  Options provided in advance.

      Day Three

      9am - "Journey from Slavery to Freedom" tour along with Gullah storytelling, dance and a catered lunch in the Gullah Heritage Center.

      Shopping in the Red Piano Too Art Gallery - featuring Folk Art by Sea Island Artisans

      2:30pm - Departure for North Carolina





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      Patty
      288 reviews
      I love to travel so in my partially retired life I decided to adapt my passion for travel along with 25 years of experience in Travel & Tourism to create Trips by Patty. I received a BA in American History from UNC-Chapel Hill. Not knowing what I was going to do with that degree, I started working as a desk clerk at a hotel in Raleigh. I enjoyed the hotel business and the career path began. Hotel operations and sales, Convention Center operations and marketing, destination marketing with a Convention Visitors Bureau and even a stint as a tour guide. What happened to the history degree? Well, many times when I am escorting my trips I share the history of the destinations we visit. It's a great feeling to take your career skills and adapt them to your own small business. I love what I do and hope you'll join me on a trip one day!

      Reviews

      We had a wonderful time and didn't realize this is the 10th year for this and would be interested in going again. Always vey organized and bus was new and beautiful.
      By Mary N for Layered Legacies and Art In Bloom at NC Museum of Art on Mar 23, 2024
      Enjoyed this so much. I appreciate your attention to detail for the trip. It introduced me to this wonderful museum.
      By Carol W for Layered Legacies and Art In Bloom at NC Museum of Art on Mar 22, 2024
      Wonderful time with Patty and driver Donnie. A great team. Wonderful passengers, made new friends and enjoyed the quilt exhibit the most.
      By Teresa J for Layered Legacies and Art In Bloom at NC Museum of Art on Mar 18, 2024
      Great trip. As always, Patty does a fantastic job. Brand new bus was very comfortable.
      By Elaine D for Layered Legacies and Art In Bloom at NC Museum of Art on Mar 18, 2024
      I had wonderful trip. The coach was comfortable and very clean. Patty was just a wealth of information. Thank you for a beautiful day out.
      By Janet Q for Layered Legacies and Art In Bloom at NC Museum of Art on Mar 17, 2024
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