PRESERVATION ECONOMIST DONOVAN RYPKEMA PRESENTS
Leading preservationist economist Donovan Rypkema will speak on the economic impact of historic preservation at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 3, at USCB’s Center for the Arts.
Continue readingNATIONAL CONSULTANT TO SPEAK ON ECONOMICS OF PRESERVATION AT USCB
Leading preservationist economist Donovan Rypkema will speak on the economic impact of historic preservation at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 3, at USCB’s Center for the Arts.
Continue readingTHE HISTORIC BEAUFORT FOUNDATION’S FALL FESTIVAL OF HOUSES & GARDENS
Have you ever wanted to step back in time and experience the history of beautiful Beaufort, South Carolina?
Historic Beaufort Foundation (HBF) would like to invite you to our Fall Festival of Houses & Gardens. Explore Beaufort’s history, architecture, and landscape in one unforgettable weekend as HBF introduces you to the Beaufort Style.
Continue readingHISTORIC BEAUFORT FOUNDATION FILES APPEAL OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (ZBOA) APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR 211 CHARLES STREET
On Wednesday, September 8 , Historic Beaufort Foundation (HBF) filed a petition in Circuit Court appealing the August 9, 2021 decision by the the City of Beaufort’s Zoning Board of Adjustments to grant a Special Exception for a 3-story 27,000 square foot, 19-unit apartment building with retail space on the first floor.
Continue readingCYNTHIA JENKINS RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS GOVERNOR’S AWARD
The Historic Beaufort Foundation is so pleased to announce that our executive director, Cynthia Jenkins, is this year’s recipient of the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Preservation!
Continue readingHBF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CYNTHIA C. JENKINS RECEIVES 2021 GOVERNOR’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Today, The Historic Beaufort Foundation Board of Trustees announced that Executive Director Cynthia Cole Jenkins is the 2021 recipient of the prestigious Governor’s Award for Excellence in Preservation.
Continue readingHISTORIC BEAUFORT FOUNDATION FILES APPEAL OF HISTORIC REVIEW BOARD’S APPROVAL OF LARGE FOOTPRINT DEVELOPMENTS
Today, Historic Beaufort Foundation (HBF) filed a petition in Circuit Court appealing the June 9 decision by the City of Beaufort’s Historic Review Board to allow construction of a four-level parking garage and a four-story hotel in the heart of Beaufort’s National Historic Landmark District.
Continue readingYOU’RE INVITED TO DINNER WITH ROBERT MILLS
We are pleased to inform you of our next Dinner and a Lecture: Robert Mills: America’s First Native Born Architect. HBF’s lecture series is an opportunity to immerse yourself in a specific aspect of Beaufort and South Carolina history while making a deeper connection with our beautiful city. You are invited to join us as we learn about the life and legacy of Robert Mills, America’s first native-born architect, by lecturer William S. Davies, Jr.
Continue readingIN THE BEAUFORT STYLE
As you stroll along the streets in Beaufort, South Carolina, the charm and sense of nostalgia are unmistakable
Continue readingGET INVOLVED IN PRESERVING OUR HISTORY!
At Historic Beaufort Foundation (HBF) we are extremely grateful to our many patrons and for the generous donations that support our mission to preserve and protect Beaufort’s historic and architectural legacy.
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