GET 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. Through both one-time and annual donations and gifts, we are able to ensure that Beaufort’s history will not be forgotten.
HBF is proud to be a beneficiary of the Francis and Anne Griswold Trust. This generous and unrestricted gift assists HBF annually in meeting our preservation objectives. Although Francis Hanmer Griswold was originally from New York, he travelled to the southeast to perform research. During those years, Griswold spent time in Beaufort. Of the two novels he authored, one was set in Beaufort and the Carolina Lowcountry, A Sea Island Lady, and chronicled life in Beaufort from 1865 to 1930. Although Griswold moved to California for the remainder of his life, he held a special place in his heart for Beaufort. The Francis and Anne Griswold Trust was established at his death in 2001. The Historic Beaufort Foundation is so thankful to be one of the five non-profits who benefit from this annual benevolent gift.
We are grateful for every donation we receive. If you’re interested in supporting Historic Beaufort Foundation, there are several ways you can be involved!
HBF relies on the support of our members to ensure that we are able to continue to advocate, protect and preserve Beaufort’s historic and architectural legacy. If you would like to become involved, please join! Our members are critical to our continued success. When you join us, you will be a part of a group of people who believe in our mission and who fully support our programs.
We could never accomplish all that we do without our amazing volunteers. Volunteers give their time, effort and knowledge to help make the preservation of Beaufort possible. The dedication and passion we see in our volunteers is inspiring and makes for a fun and successful experience as we work together to make a difference.
We know that life is busy and sometimes you don’t have the time to volunteer. But when you donate to HBF you are helping ensure our mission. As we focus on the education, preservation and protection of our collective history, we rely on the financial donations that make everything possible.
Just as Francis and Anne Griswold remembered the Historic Beaufort Foundation in their estate planning, you can follow their lead. Your financial advisor can help you determine what works best for you, from bequests to trusts. You can take comfort in the knowledge that every dollar donated to HBF is used to save Beaufort’s architectural and historic resources.
There are many ways to help preserve Beaufort’s important history. We hope you’ll join us in whatever way works best for your schedule and life. As we look at the important impact that the Francis and Anne Griswold Trust has on maintaining Beaufort’s past, we’re excited at the future potential of similar gifts that will ensure the character of Beaufort endures for generations to come.