Great Loop: Beaufort South Carolina
April 12th, 2022 This Freeman Adventure took place in Beaufort South Carolina. The antebellum architecture, the history, and the city's hospitality are all strong reasons to visit. We drove over from Hilton Head and began our visit with a tour covering the Civil War and Reconstruction period. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and kept us entertained with stories from Beaufort's past. Did you know that it was a group of 10 locals that drafted the South Carolina Articles of Succession, which led to the start of the civil war? The house where the met and drafted the document is still standing. Historic Antebellum Mansions Beaufort was originally chartered in 1711. It is the second oldest city in South Carolina. Only Charleston is older. The state was colonized as a buffer between the Spanish in Florida and the northern English Colonies. Catholics were not allowed to settle in the colony as it was feared they would side w...