Lafayette, a hero of the American Revolution, makes a triumphant return to Beaufort
Beaufort celebrated the 200th anniversary of Lafayette's visit with a reenactment on the steps of the Verdier House, the same ...
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Historic Beaufort home destroyed in fire
BEAUFORT, N.C. (WITN ... John West who also assisted with the construction of Tryon Palace in New Bern, NC Maritime History Museum curator David Bennett says. Bennett says the home stood ...
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French hero greeted like ‘rock star’ in Beaufort 200 years ago. Cannon blast to mark return
Lafayette arrived by boat to cannon and musket fire. He might have been the most famous person in America. Beaufort ...
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A Charlottean’s weekend getaway guide to visiting history-packed Beaufort, South Carolina
Salt air, drooping oaks and waterways snake and pool through this historic town. Bay Street, a main stretch in Beaufort, overlooks the harbor, as walks through the unhurried streets reveal ...
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Beaufort County Community College prepares for historic commencement this year
BEAUFORT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Beaufort County Community College says they are preparing for a historic commencement ceremony this year. The college says a record-breaking 391 students are set to ...
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Marquis de Lafayette Bicentennial to be celebrated in Beaufort
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Maquis de Lafayette visited Beaufort 200 years ago and the Frenchman’s contributions were so significant that the community is celebrating the bicentennial of his trip this ...
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French hero greeted like ‘rock star’ in Beaufort 200 years ago. Cannon blast to mark return
No wonder Lafayette was greeted with a cannon blast and 13-gun salute when he arrived in Beaufort. “He was absolutely the rock star at the time,” says Lise Sundrla of the Historic Beaufort ...