Our ArchiTina tour included a guided walking tour of this charming and historic Low Country town.
This sea wall, made of tabby, was here during the Civil War.
This sea wall, made of tabby, was here during the Civil War.
Lewis Reeves Sams House, circa 1852
Lewis Reeves Sams House, circa 1852
Cotton growing as a demonstration in a backyard garden
Cotton growing as a demonstration in a backyard garden
A boll weevel trap, also for demonstration purposes
A boll weevel trap, also for demonstration purposes
Many porch ceilings in the Low Country are painted 'haint blue' to combat evil spirits.
Many porch ceilings in the Low Country are painted 'haint blue' to combat evil spirits.
The Dr. Joseph Johnson House, circa 1860
The Dr. Joseph Johnson House, circa 1860
When a branch of an oak tree touches the ground like this, the tree is called an 'angel' tree.
When a branch of an oak tree touches the ground like this, the tree is called an 'angel' tree.
It was common for there to be a building similar to this behind the main house on a property. They could have different uses including slave quarters. This is supposedly the last one in Beaufort that was used as a slave quarters.
It was common for there to be a building similar to this behind the main house on a property. They could have different uses including slave quarters. This is supposedly the last one in Beaufort that was used as a slave quarters.
A crafstman 'kit' home in Beaufort
A crafstman 'kit' home in Beaufort
The fern growing on this brick wall requires no soil.
The fern growing on this brick wall requires no soil.
