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Earth Day is a day that is intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment. Earth Day was founded by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in first held on April 22, 1970. While this first Earth Day was focused on the United States, an organization launched by Denis Hayes, who was the original national coordinator in 1970, took it international in 1990 and organized events in 141 nations. Earth Day is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network, and is celebrated in more than 175 countries every year. April 22 corresponds to spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. Numerous communities celebrate Earth Week, an entire week of activities focused on environmental issues. In 2009, the United Nations designated April 22 International Mother Earth Day.
“It is a wholesome and necessary thing for us to turn again to the earth and in the contemplation of her beauties to know of wonder and humility.” - Rachel Carson
excerpt from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Day courtesy of www.wikipedia.org
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8th Annual Soft Shell Crab Festival in Port Royal Saturday April 23rd Noon – 5pm. Paris Avenue in the Old Village of Port Royal. Admission is FREE. Dance to the Headliners band & live radio remote with 104.9 The Surf. Enjoy soft shell crabs any way you like them, plus burgers, BBQ and more. Icy cold beverages on tap. Visit our local shops and stop by to see your favorite festival artisans and crafters. Cruise the Car Show. Explore the Estuarium to learn how a healthy estuarine system makes it possible to enjoy the bounty of crab and seafood found in our local waters. Take a walking tour of the town, including the Port Royal Museum, housed in the historic Union Church. We invite you to spend a day with us in the Village, you might not want to leave. www.oldvillageportroyal.com
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the Last , Gentleman s Game As a Beaufortonian for nearly 40 years now I can tell you that one of the things I’ve learned is that in Beaufort there are three things you are never late for; Church, Work, and A Golf Tee Time… Golf is a favorite past time in Beaufort and throughout South Carolina. It is a game we play with our colleagues, business associates, editor@seaislandscene.com new acquaintances and old friends. Golf is how we have come to conduct business, have heart- to- heart conversations with our children as we navigate them through the road of life, and share meaningful quality time with our family and friends. It is our lifeline, in many ways. Like an ever-evolving sub-culture, it is our way of civil socialization, a game built on good sportsmanship in a world where good sportsmanship seems to be a dying art. Some have even called golf the “Last Gentleman’s Game”. I became a golfer many years after moving to Beaufort and it has become one of my favorite games. As you have no doubt noticed the Lowcountry was made for golf. It is quite a thing to tee off on a golf course and see a blue heron majestically fly overhead against the stunning backdrop of the river and the beautiful sunsets it offers, full of pinks and purples. Aside from the picturesque ocean river and marsh views and its precipitous golf courses, the climate is perfect to nurture the lush Bermuda grass necessary for perfect golfing conditions and the weather here leaves very few days out of the year that you can’t golf in Beaufort. The ground is also perfectly conditioned to grow the Bermuda grass needed for the most superb golf courses. In fact in the state of South Carolina there are over 360 golf courses and 10% of those are in the greater Beaufort area. Kiawah Island is considered by many amateur and professional golfers to be the “Toughest Course in America”. One of the most prestigious golf tournaments, The PGA Tour makes a stop every year in the Low Country for the Heritage Classic at the Harbor Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island’s Sea Pines Resort, and has been held there for the past 41 years (this year marking the 42nd year). In Beaufort the perfect way to relax after a round of golf is a nice, tall, frosty beverage on a hot, sunny day and the area golf courses offer plenty of those and most have a clubhouse with a view that makes enjoying that libation more of a treat than a relief. So get out on the fairways and enjoy the beautiful scenic golf courses of Beaufort and the Low Country. Happy Golfing!!
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Contents Water Festival Issue 2011 Feature: Earth Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Soft Shell Crab Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Editor’s Letter: the Last Gentlesman’s Game . . . . . . . . . .4 Visitors Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 Town of Port Royal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 USMC Parris Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 MCAS Beaufort Airshow 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Golf Crossword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Boating Services & Tides: Beaufort River & Fripp Island Inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 Golf Feature: The Importance of The Setup . . . . . . . . . .14 Lowcountry Tee Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Downtown Beaufort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-18 Preserving The Past . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Local Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Home & Garden Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Dining & Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23 Recipes: Crazy For Crab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Historically Speaking: The 1861 Evacuation of Beaufort . . .25 Shopping & Services Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Dining & Market Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Sea Island Maps: Beaufort, Port Royal & The Surrounding Islands . . . . . . . . . .28-29 Sea Island Festival Activities and Events . . .30-31 Gift Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Tony Santagati Publisher Pam Johnson Advertising Consultant
- P.J. O’Rourke Photos by: John Pilgreen
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Volume XXiX Number 7 Sea Island Scene Magazine published by Sands Publishing Company, 34 Sams Point Rd, Beaufort, SC 29907, a division of Sands, Inc. Copyright © 2011 Sands Publishing Company. Reproduction of any artwork or copy prepared by Sands Publishing Company is strictly prohibited without written consent of the publisher, Anthony S. (“Tony”) Santagati, Jr. Sea Island Scene Magazine is published and distributed “Free” every four weeks. Neither the advertisers nor the publisher will be responsible for misinformation, misprints, typographical errors, etc., herein contained.
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CHAPEL OF EASE Located on Lands End Road, St. Helena Island, this tiny church was built in 1748 for the convenience of plantation owners to attend church. The church was damaged by forest fire in 1886 and is an excellent example of tabby construction. BEAUFORT ARSENAL & MUSEUM Located at the corner of Craven and Carteret Street, the Arsenal was completed in 1798 and has housed the museum since 1939. Run by the Historic Beaufort Foundation, the museum displays Indian artifacts, art, textiles, and Civil War weapons. HENRY C. CHAMBERS WATERFRONT PARK The Waterfront Park includes a playground for children, swinging benches, a marina, and waterfront stroll. Craft and Farmers Market open Wednesdays (seasonal). SHELDON CHURCH RUINS Built in 1746, this church was burned during the Revolutionary War, rebuilt, and again burned during the Civil War. The ruins are located on Sheldon Rd. State Hwy 21, fifteen miles from Beaufort.
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HUNTING ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE & STATE PARK A breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding islands can be viewed from Hunting Island’s 132' tall lighthouse. The state park beach is four miles long and home to over 125 species of birds. Open year round, 5,000 acres offer 200 campsites in an oceanfront maritime forest with showers, biking and nature trails. For camping info and lighthouse hours call (843) 838-2011.
ARE YOU IN THE SCENE?
PARRIS ISLAND RECRUIT DEPOT MUSEUM An all-encompassing view of the history of Parris Island. Exhibits range from the attempted colonization by the Spanish in 1521 to photographic depictions of the recruit training process. Free admission, open to the public daily 10-4pm. For tours call (843) 228-2951. ST. HELENA’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH (circa 1724) Traces it’s origin to the founding of St. Helena’s Parish in 1712 and has classic colonial interior. Of particular interest is the graveyard, whose tombstones served as operating tables during the Civil War. Located at 501 Church Street Historic Downtown.
“A man who stops advertising to save money is like a man who stops a clock to save time.” -Henry Ford
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Port Royal Since Columbus discovered America in 1492, seven flags have flown over what is now the Town of Port Royal.
The town takes pride in its unique natural environment and its accessibility to that environment through its network of walking trails, community beach, boardwalk, and observation tower. Union Church
Boardwalk Observation Tower
The Union Church, also known as, “The Free Church� was the first church to be built in the historic town of Port Royal. The land was donated by David F. Appleton and in 1878 cost around $1000 to build. It is currently eligible for recognition in the National Register of Historic Places and is being renovated jointly by both the Town of Port Royal and the Historic Port Royal Foundation. These two groups plan to use the renovated building as a cultural and community center.
At Port Royal Sands Beach you will find a waterside boardwalk leading to an observation tower. This tower provides fantastic views of Port Royal, Parris Island and the surrounding area. For tourists, this is a must see, is free to access and open year-round.
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Family Day & Graduation Ceremony The Ceremony Family day and graduation take place on the last two days of recruit training. Family Day occurs Thursday and gives new Marines a chance to see family and friends for the first time during on-base liberty. Graduation is conducted Friday in a formal ceremony and parade, attended by family and friends. All recruits are issued a Graduation Packet with the battalion commander’s graduation invitation letter, and an entry/parking placard (vehicle pass) sometime around week 9 of their 12 week training cycle. But please note, it is the recruits themselves who decide who they mail their graduation packets. Parris Island personnel cannot inform you of the mailing status of a Grad Packet, or re-issue one. Please be sure to confirm the graduation date of your recruit. www.mcrdpi.usmc.mil/graduation/grad_dates.asp In order to be authorized access to the Depot, guests of family day and graduation must have entry/parking placards (vehicle passes) to properly identify their vehicles. Additional vehicle passes will be made available at the front gate. Please review the Graduation Vehicle Pass policy. www.mcrdpi.usmc.mil/graduation/veh_pass.asp Visitors are requested to stop by the Douglas Visitor Center upon arrival to check in. www.mcrdpi.usmc.mil/graduation/visitor_info.asp
In order to allow time to identify which recruits have family or visitors waiting to see them, please sign in before 9:50 am on Family Day.
Family Day 6:30 am - Java Café open in Visitor Center 7 am - Motivational Run 8 am - 7 pm Marine Corps Exchange open 8 am - Museum opens 8:15 am - All Weather Training Facility/Lyceum Open 9:30 am - Battalion Commander's Brief describing Recruit Training in the All-Weather Training Facility 9:50 am - Liberty Ceremony (on base libert commences upon conclusion of the ceremony) 10 am - 3 pm Barracks Open House 10 am - 3 pm Observation of events at Leatherneck Square 3 pm - Liberty Ends
Graduation Day The Morning Colors Ceremony (flag raising) with musical accompaniment by the Parris Island Marine Band is held Friday at 7:45 am in front of Barrow Hall. Graduation is held Friday mornings at 9:00 am on the Depot’s Peatross Parade Deck and lasts about an hour. In the event of inclement weather, graduation ceremonies will be held in two or three indoor locations, which will be announced on the morning of graduation at the Visitors Center. For complete information, see: www.mcrdpi.usmc.mil/index.asp
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Celebrating 100 Years of Naval Avialtion April 30 - May 1, 2011 MCAS Beaufort will host this amazing show that is fun for the entire family. The Blue Angels return to celebrate 100 years of Naval aviation. There is no cost to the general public to attend the show. The show will showcase Naval aviation at its best with a demonstration by the United States Naval Flight Demonstration Team, the Blue Angels! Our Air Show has two missions; to promote Marine Corps and Navy recruiting efforts and to say a big “thank you� to all of the members of the surrounding communities who support the men and women who serve this nation that are stationed aboard the Air Station and in the Tri-Command area. For more information, visit www.beaufortairshow.com or call The Beaufort Air Show Hotline: 1-843-228-7700
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Crossword
ACROSS
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flight path of the ball
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when you sink your ball in one shot on a par 3 hole
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the start of the backswing
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extra shot which your opponent MAY allow
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a shot that skims very low along the ground
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sole of golf club's curvature
11. a golfer who is not very skilled
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grassy incline up out of a bunker in the direction of a green
12. the main building at the golf course
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the striking surface of a golf club
13. any bunker or water
10. long grass area adjacent to the fairway
15. closely mown area between the tee box and green
11. part of the clubhead into which the shaft is fitted and secured
16. the part of the clubhead nearest the shaft 19. backward rotation of the golf ball in flight 22. a rating of how dense a ball is 25. to hit the ball in a manner that causes it to curve 26. the number of stokes that is recommended for a hole 28 linear scoring on a clubface
13. numerical representation of a golfer's ability 14. movement of the club head prior to swinging 17. hit the ball with a hacking motion 18. a way that you get the ball back in play 19. when you sink your ball in one less shot than the par 20. a person who carries a players clubs during play 21. indentations that cover a golf ball
29. a score of 2 under par on a hole
23. area where you go to practice
31. hole that has been filled with sand
24. left or right bend in the fairway
33. top surface of a clubhead
27. club with a metal head which is not a wood
34. the amount the path of the putted ball curve
30. the direction that the grass on the green is growing
35. a putt that is certain to be made on the next shot
31. when you sink your ball in one more shot than the par
DOWN 1.
ring of slightly higher grass around the green
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club designed to hit the ball the farthest
32. the term yelled when one hits a shot toward another person
solutions to last issues puzzle on page 27
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Boating Services BEAUFORT RIVER AT DOWNTOWN BEAUFORT Date 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Low 2:23AM 3:04AM 3:43AM 4:20AM 4:56AM 5:31AM 6:08AM High 12:27AM 1:13AM 2:06AM 3:05AM 4:07AM 5:09AM Low 12:02AM 1:04AM 2:02AM 2:58AM 3:52AM 4:43AM 5:34AM High 12:07AM 1:02AM 2:00AM 2:57AM 3:52AM 4:46AM 5:38AM Low 12:16AM 1:06AM 1:51AM
High 8:41AM 9:20AM 9:57AM 10:32AM 11:06AM 11:39AM 12:14PM Low 6:47AM 7:31AM 8:23AM 9:23AM 10:28AM 11:31AM High 6:11AM 7:11AM 8:08AM 9:01AM 9:53AM 10:43AM 11:34AM Low 6:23AM 7:13AM 8:06AM 9:01AM 9:59AM 10:56AM 11:47AM High 6:28AM 7:17AM 8:03AM
Low 2:37PM 3:15PM 3:51PM 4:27PM 5:02PM 5:38PM 6:15PM High 12:54PM 1:42PM 2:39PM 3:41PM 4:43PM 5:46PM Low 12:30PM 1:26PM 2:19PM 3:10PM 4:01PM 4:50PM 5:39PM High 12:27PM 1:23PM 2:21PM 3:17PM 4:13PM 5:07PM 5:59PM Low 12:33PM 1:16PM 1:57PM
High 8:52PM 9:30PM 10:06PM 10:40PM 11:14PM 11:48PM Low 6:57PM 7:44PM 8:40PM 9:46PM 10:56PM High 6:48PM 7:46PM 8:41PM 9:33PM 10:24PM 11:15PM Low 6:28PM 7:18PM 8:13PM 9:13PM 10:18PM 11:21PM High 6:48PM 7:35PM 8:19PM
FISHING PIERS Parking & handicap access available Broad River State Highway 170 at bridge 720 feet long No Access fee Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Downtown Beaufort Marina 1,200 foot seawall No Access fee Paradise Pier Hunting Island State Park 1,020 feet long Access Fee
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° ° ° April 2011 COOSAW RIVER AT FRIPP INLET BRIDGE Date 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Low 1:18AM 1:59AM 2:38AM 3:15AM 3:51AM 4:26AM 5:03AM 5:42AM High 12:04AM 12:57AM 1:56AM 2:58AM 4:00AM 5:02AM 6:02AM Low 12:57AM 1:53AM 2:47AM 3:38AM 4:29AM 5:18AM 6:08AM High 12:51AM 1:48AM 2:43AM 3:37AM 4:29AM 5:19AM Low 12:01AM 12:46AM
High 7:32AM 8:11AM 8:48AM 9:23AM 9:5 AM 10:30AM 11:05AM 11:45AM Low 6:26AM 7:18AM 8:18AM 9:23AM 10:26AM 11:25AM 12:21PM High 6:59AM 7:52AM 8:44AM 9:34AM 10:25AM 11:18AM 12:14PM Low 7:01AM 7:56AM 8:54AM 9:51AM 10:42AM 11:28AM High 6:08AM 6:54AM
Low 1:32PM 2:10PM 2:46PM 3:22PM 3:57PM 4:33PM 5:10PM 5:52PM High 12:33PM 1:30PM 2:32PM 3:34PM 4:37PM 5:39PM 6:37PM Low 1:14PM 2:05PM 2:56PM 3:45PM 4:34PM 5:23PM 6:13PM High 1:12PM 2:08PM 3:04PM 3:58PM 4:50PM 5:39PM Low 12:11PM 12:52PM
High 7:43PM 8:21PM 8:57PM 9:31PM 10:05PM 10:39PM 11:18PM Low 6:39PM 7:35PM 8:41PM 9:51PM 10:57PM 11:59PM High 7:32PM 8:24PM 9:15PM 10:06PM 10:58PM 11:53PM Low 7:08PM 8:08PM 9:13PM 10:16PM 11:11PM High 6:26PM 7:10PM
AREA MARINAS Shopping and dining in walking distance Downtown Beaufort Historic Downtown Beaufort Port Royal Landing 1 Landing Drive Port Royal Dataw Island 100 Marina Drive Dataw Island Lady’s Island 73 Sea Island Parkway Lady’s Island
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I believe having a correct setup position will lead to great golf shots. We are going to start with ball position. Having the ball positioned in the middle of the stance for irons, hybrids-SW will ensure that when swinging the club, the club will bottom out and impact the ball in the sweet spot of the club. Starting with the club resting on the ground with the center of the bottom of the club resting on the ground. This is having the club soled properly. Position your body in such a way, keeping the club soled and the ball positioned in the middle of your stance for iron shots. Golfers with proper setup will now be taller in their posture over the ball and more of the club face will be involved through impact resulting in shots striking the sweet spot. Striking the sweet spot is ultimately the goal of each shot. Proper posture and setup is the key to playing your best golf. The next time you are watching golf on television, check to see if the pros are maintaining a sound address position. Practice these tips and visit your local PGA Golf Professional for lessons. Junior Golf Programs for girls and boys ages 7-17 begin in the month of May at the Sanctuary Golf Club. Golf instruction on Monday’s and Play days on Tuesday’s, plenty of competition and goal oriented for each individual. Junior golfers will be encouraged to “Take their Game to The Next Level.” Parents and Juniors will be able to practice and play together throughout the week. Call 843-524-0300 or for further information, visit us at www.SanctuaryGolfCatIsland.com
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Lowcountry Tee Times
Replace All DIVOTS... I’ve had a good day when I don’t fall out of the cart. - Buddy Hackett
I know I am getting better at golf because I am hitting fewer spectators. - Pres. Gerald Ford
The only thing in my bag that works is the bug spray.
The reason the pro tells you to keep your head down is so you can’t see him laughing. - Phyllis Diller
Nobody ever looked up and saw a good shot. - Don Herold
One of the advantages bowling has over golf is that you seldom lose a bowling ball. - Don Carter, pro bowler
- Bruce Lansky
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Downtown Beaufort The coastal Lowcountry area is home to a multitude of golf courses, beach-side campgrounds, marsh landscapes, canoe friendly waterways, and a host of family-oriented activities. Whether you are planning your vacation and just pulled this out of your mailbox, are somewhere along the interstate and picked up Sea Island Scene at a Visitor’s Center, or are already planted in a hotel or home sweet home in town, the quaint community of Beaufort is bursting with a sweet flavor of the south. Welcome to the town where egrets and gators rest, where loggerheads nest and the sun shines through spanish moss vests. This is a town where every corner is a photo worthy escape and the food is just as photogenic as the smiles on the local’s faces. The entire town of Beaufort is a museum of botanics and lush landscapes. This is a town where civil war history meets sweet southern style and every corner you turn brings something new to discover. When you arrive, plan on losing yourself in wonder as you watch sunsets as inspiring as a Disney fireworks display. The skies explode with mixings of color as the sun sets and rises on a new day. Go on a fantastic journey into your own Never Never Land while watching nature’s call to the wild. There is no better place to be in coastal South Carolina than outdoors. Unless, of course, you are dining at one of Beaufort’s finest venues. Authentic Greek at Athenian Gardens, British fare at Cat Island Gill & Pub, Japanese at Fuji, Seafood at Dockside or Sweetwater, Beaufort’s sea islands are grilling, sauteing and seasoning up some taste-tastic dishes for all who join the table. Although the food is enough of a reason to get into town fast, the atmospheric pleasantries is the reason to stick around for dessert. With many of the areas restaurants boasting breath yanking views of marinas, waterways, and the town, you may just catch yourself lost in the moment and momentarily unresponsive to the conversation in your booth. Have no worries though, the feeling will be mutual. Most of us know too well those moments of fancy where our thoughts drift with the breeze into nature where no man has traveled... deep in our imaginations. When you have returned from your delightful daydream, the people will be waiting to show you what southern hospitality is all about. Don’t be surprised when you are boldly encouraged to try after dinner sweets. Chefs take great care in preparing that layer, sifting powder soft sugar over fluffs and cake puffs.
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Downtown Beaufort Can’t wait to get here? We will be here the same. With bells on and whistles, we’re calling your name! The community of Beaufort is growing. According to the Census Bureau, in 2008 the median population was 11,755. Today, Beaufort’s estimated population is around 14,000 and the whole of Beaufort County is in excess of 150,000 today. Not only is the town building new homes, we are filling these new homes! The town is not only attractive to locals, but to day-trippers as well. The state of South Carolina is home to almost five million residents, many of whom we welcome for weekend stays. This state is bordered in the north by North Carolina, where it is as short as a three hour drive to reach Beaufort. Georgia, on the western border is less than an hour drive and for adventurous sunshine state residents, Florida is as short as a two-hour drive into Beaufort. Why might this information be important? Well, we’ve been expecting you! We want you to hop in your car and head on downtown. Whether coming for a simple day trip or a weekend getaway, you are a welcome and cherished guest. The Beaufortonians of southern coastal Carolina will show you hospitality sweeter than sweet tea. There is no better time to find yourself dining in Beaufort by the Atlantic Sea.
205 Scott’s Street • 524-4330 www.BlackstonesCafe.com
“Where Beaufort meets for Breakfast” • Complete Breakfast and Lunch served daily • Lunch Specials • Patio Dining • Daily 7:30 - 2:30pm • 1/2 Block off Bay Street in The Historic District • Wi-Fi internet access available
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in the Old Bay Marketplace 10% discount with this ad. Guy Harvey, TOMS, Lindsay Phillips OPEN M-Sat 10-5:30 Sun 12-4:30 LocatedHistoric Downtown Beaufort
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excerpt from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antiques ~ courtesy of www.wikipedia.org
Preserving The Past An antique (Latin: antiquus; old) is an old collectible item. It is collected or desirable because of its age, beauty, rarity, condition, utility, personal emotional connection, and/or other unique features. It is an object that represents a previous era or time period in human society. The definition of antique varies from source to source, product to product, and year to year. However, a time-tested definition of antique can be considered to be objects 50-100 years old depending on desirability, rarity, condition and utility. Collectibles are, generally speaking, the possible antiques of the future and generally less than 50 years old. Antiques are usually objects which show some degree of craftsmanship, or a certain attention to design such as a desk or an
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early automobile. They are most often bought at antique shops, or passed down as an estate. Some valuable antiques can be bought from antique dealers and auction services or purchased online through websites and online auctions. Find your next treasure at The Collectors Antique Mall on Lady’s Island.
Tucked in the heart of the South Carolina Sea Islands between glimmering marshes and deep water, nestled beneath the silvery moss draped limbs of massive live oaks, you will find the Penn Center on St. Helena Island - the site of one of the country’s first schools for freed slaves and one of the most significant African American historical and cultural institutions in existence today. One of the most beautiful and historically distinct of the South Carolina Sea Islands, Penn Center sits at the heart of Gullah culture, a culture that has preserved more of their African linguistic & heritage than any other African-American community in the U.S. The 50 acres of the historical campus of Penn School. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1974, it is a part of the Penn School Historic District which is comprised of nineteen buildings related to and used by Penn School—Brick Church, Darrah Hall, one of the oldest buildings on St. Helena Island, old burial grounds, Gantt Cottage where Martin Luther King Jr. lodged, a Nature Trail, Chowan Creek, acres of pines, native flora and fauna. On behalf of the Penn Center Board of Trustees and the Sea Island Community, we welcome you to our family and look forward to your visit. For, in the words of the Gullah people—“when oonuh dey yuh, oonuh dey home”—when you are here, you are home. 2011 April l Tell Them You Saw It in Sea Island Scene l 19
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Local Living In all of the early literature of the sea islands and the coastal area, there is a puzzling silence regarding flowers and gardens. Winter isn’t only marked with solemnity of green pine and cedar and cypresses. Despite occasional cold spells in Winter months, some flowers, camellias for one, bloom from November through April. Spring is the beautiful explosion. The azaleas come rioting into bloom. After, gardens are filled with the delicate pinks of mountain laurel, then rose and the magnolia. The orchestration – certainly not the silence – of flowers fills all the Carolina seasons. In Spring, huge buses pour delighted visitors to the gates before the jeweled paths. And they go away filled with wonder. Some of the earliest comments I have been able to locate come from the New England missionaries who came to Beaufort in early 1862 to minister and care for the African Americans on the islands. Edward S. Philbrick wrote to his wife from Beaufort, March 8, 1862: “We spent the greater part of the day transferring freight and baggage to the Cosmopolitan, a white river-steamer. We got started at last… in the middle of a creek called Beaufort River, between Cat Island and Port Royal Island… some of our companions got a boat and went ashore on St. Helena Island, bringing back their hands full of beautiful flowers from some private garden, peach blossoms, orange blossoms, hyacinths, fleur-de-lies, etc.” Philbrick described Beaufort as, “laid out in rectangular streets, lined with pleasant but weedy orange gardens and often shaded by live oak and sycamore trees.” Abbie Holmes Christen wrote in The Beaufort Gazette, January 10, 1908: “In this latitude, the procession of the flowers never makes more than a brief halt, and this season we have had none yet… The reign of the white camellia continues and pink sister camellia has appeared on the scene. If only some fairy god-mother could make them fragrant even the roses could hardly surpass them.
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Home & Garden Services Buying a new home or remodeling the one you love to live in is one of the most important investments you might ever encounter, and choosing the right builder is as important as choosing the right location. The primary goal is to find a builder with a good reputation in the town you live in. Ask around for the name of someone that will deliver a high quality home that meets your own personal interests and needs. Your home is supposed to be your sanctuary and you surely don’t want someone you don’t trust building it, now do you? The following criteria can help you through the process of selecting the right custom homebuilder. REPUTATION The best way to learn about a builder is to visit a home they have build and talk with the owners. Questions you should ask include: Are you happy with your home? Did the builder do what was promised in a timely manner? Did the builder listen to your requests? Was the builder responsive to your needs? Was your builder good on his word? Would you buy another home from this builder? QUALITY OF WORK When examining a home, inspect the quality of the finishes such as cabinetry, trim work, and paint. Ask the builder to review the list of custom features that are standard in each house as well as the safety features and product lines that are used. Always keep in mind that just because a home is less expensive that another does not mean it is a better value. Building a home requires incredible attention to detail and you should be confident that your builder values this philosophy. SERVICE Review the warranty and find out what type of service you can expect after you move into your home. Some builders provide homeowners with comprehensive closing books. These helpful books provide valuable information including how to care for the new home, as well as warranty and maintenance information on each product or appliance within the home. Sleep on It! Don’t make a quick decision when choosing a builder. Your home will take time to be built, take some time to make completely sure you have the right man for the job! Doing your homework and understanding how custom builders work will give you the confidence you need to correctly select a custom builder that’s right for your own specific needs. 2011 April l Tell Them You Saw It in Sea Island Scene l 21
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Hot Crab Cheese Spread 8-Ounces-Crab Meat 8-Ounces-Mild or Sharp Cheddar Cheese 2-Ounces Pimento drained
1 Teaspoon finely grated onion 1/2 Cup-Mayonnaise 1/4 Teaspoon-Worcestershire Sauce
DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all the above ingredients well in a medium bowl. Spoon mixture in to a small (1 Quart) baking dish. Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until lightly golden browned on top and bubbling at the edges. Serve with crackers or toast points. Makes 8-10 servings.
Crab Purses 24 green onion tops, cut into 3-inch julienne strips 6 ounces lump crabmeat, shell bits removed 1 (4-ounce) block fat-free cream cheese 1/4 cup minced green onions 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper 24 wonton wrappers 1 egg white, lightly beaten Cooking spray 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
DIRECTIONS: Drop green onion strips in boiling water, and cook 10 seconds or until limp. Drain onion strips; set aside. Combine crabmeat and next 6 ingredients (crabmeat through pepper) in a medium bowl, and stir well. Working with 1 won ton wrapper at a time (cover remaining wrappers with a damp towel to keep them from drying out), spoon 2 teaspoons crabmeat mixture into center of wrapper. Moisten edges of wrapper with egg white; gather 4 corners of wrapper and crimp to seal, forming a purse. Tie 1 green onion strip around crimped top of purse. Repeat procedure with remaining won ton wrappers, crabmeat mixture, egg white, and green onion strips. Arrange half of won ton purses in a single layer in a vegetable steamer coated with cooking spray. Steam purses, covered, 8 minutes or until tender. Carefully remove purses from steamer; set aside, and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining half of purses. Combine soy sauce, water, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a small bowl; stir well. Serve with purses.
Sauted Soft Shell Crabs 8 Soft Shell Crabs 1 Cup-Milk Pepper to taste Salt
1/2 Cup-Flour (all purpose) 4 Tablespoons-Olive Oil 2 tablespoons of minced garlic Lemon Wedges
DIRECTIONS: Wash cleaned crabs well. Mix milk, salt and pepper, soak crabs in mixture. Dip the crabs in flour shaking off excess flour. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil with the garlic in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat until it sizzles. Saute 4 of the crabs until golden brown for about 4 minutes on each side making sure that they don't stick. Repeat with the remaining olive oil and crabs. Serve with lemon wedges. Serves 4.
Holy Creole Crab Cake 1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, cut into pieces 1 red bell pepper, seeded, ribs removed and finely chopped 2 cloves minced garlic 1 cup corn kernels, drained 2 egg whites 1 1/2 cups dry bread crumbs 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
Sauce: 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 jalapeno pepper, remove insides, chopped One 14-1/2 ounce can tomatoes and juices 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
DIRECTIONS: Crab cake: In a mixing bowl, combine the crabmeat, bell pepper, garlic, corn, and egg whites. Sprinkle a cutting board with half the bread crumbs. Divide the crab into 12 portions and working on the crumbed surface press into patties, about 1-inch in diameter. Sprinkle with the remaining bread crumbs and press until they hold their shape. In a large sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sauté 4 of the crabcakes until golden and crispy, approximately 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Add 2 more tablespoons of the oil to the pan and sauté 4 more patties. Repeat a third time. Sauce: Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Puree all until smooth. Divide the sauce into 4 bowls and place 3 crabcakes on top.
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Dr. Lawrence Rowland wrote in “The History of Beaufort,” Vol I: “On Saturday, November 2, (1861) the citizens of Beaufort were informed that the fleet headed south might be headed for Port Royal. On Sunday, November 3, Dr. Joseph Walker, rector of St. Helena’s Episcopal Church for thirty-seven years, asked the congregation to begin packing their belongings and to hold family prayers. On Monday, November 4, as the fleet anchored off Hilton Head, Brigadier General Roswell Ripley told the citizens that Port Royal was the target of attack and that they should evacuate Beaufort.” (p. 450) This writer, in the 1990 “The History of the Parish Church of St. Helena,” quoted Miss Mary Hamilton in her “account and reminiscences of the exodus from Beaufort, S.C. in 1861”: “Command came from the military authorities that women and children must leave the town, and every arrangement was made to obey. Before the attack on Thursday, the 7th, everyone had left, and when the forts fell and the United States troops entered on Saturday, the 9th, not one white person was in the once prosperous town, except an Irish laborer who had come from a neighboring island.” (P. 33) “Mrs. A.S. Mazyck continued the article by Miss Mary B Hamilton giving additional information: “The Sunday spoken of by Miss Hamilton was beautiful beyond description. Our hearts were filled with
patriotism and devotion, while the organ pealed forth the beautiful hymn, ‘God Save the South.’ Our venerable pastor, The Rev. Joseph Walker, reminded us that God was nigh to all who called upon him, and as the near approach of the ‘enemy’ was a time of trouble, he would have the church bells rung the next day at twelve o’clock, and requested the heads of families to gather their households together and hold family prayers (such as few neglected to do at least once every day in those far off times). “We were subdued as we walked home, but we never dreamed of the fate before us. Late in the day, our cousin, Miss Elizabeth Barnwell (afterwards librarian of the South Carolina College) called. She told us that her father said that we should leave the town as early as possible and take refuge in one of his plantation houses on the mainland; our own plantation being on Beaufort Island was no safer than the town. “We sent to our plantation for carts to take such things as we thought best to carry – not much, for we expected soon to return – and rose early Monday, packed and put the house in order before leaving it. At twelve o’clock the church bell rang. My mother, her five daughters, three sons (the other four being with the armies), and our neighbor, Mrs. Edward Cuthbert, with her two little boys, assembled. We united for the last time in that house in prayer.”
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Shopping & Services AREA REAL ESTATE/RENTALS CROSS CREEK APARTMENT HOMES – Offering spacious, comfortable living complete with all of the modern amenities you deserve in your new home. Our homes are located in a beautiful wooded area that is conveniently located to restaurants, shopping and so much more! Plus, our exceptional management team is dedicated to providing you with only the best customer service. We offer one bedrooms starting at $609, two bedrooms starting at $745 and three bedrooms that start at $869! Visit us today to see why Cross Creek Apartment Homes is affordable living at its finest! The Home you deserve, with the Service you expect, at the price you can Afford. Call us today at (843)982-6381
ARTS/ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES COLLECTORS ANTIQUE MALL – 5,700 square feet. A must see shop! Furniture, collectibles and interior design. One mile from downtown Beaufort. Don’t miss it! Mon- Sat. 10-5pm. 102c Sea Island Parkway. (843)524-2769
BEAUFORT RIVER TOURS – Dolphins where they live and play; ecology of the salt marsh; homes of the planters; departing daily from the Downtown Marina of Beaufort. (843)524-4422. www.BeaufortRiverTours.com SANCTUARY GOLF CLUB AT CAT ISLAND – Originally designed by George W. Cobb, was refined by Jeff Brauer in 2008. The course offers stunning landscapes with large rolling greens, beautiful vistas and tree-lined fairways. (843)524-0300. www.SanctuaryGolfCatIsland.com TOPGUN CHARTERS – Provides offshore fishing adventures from the Beaufort - Hilton Head Island areas. Come take a sunset cruise in “Beautiful Beaufort by the Sea”. Leaving from the Beaufort Downtown Marina at 6pm and returning at 8:30pm. You will see the Downtown Waterfront, Old Point, Port Royal and Parris Island from the Beaufort River. Often you will see dolphins on this trip, and the sunsets are incredible. (843)812-2934. www.TopGunCharterFishing.com
GIFTS/HOME & GARDEN CLOTHING/SHOES/ACCESSORIES BAY STREET JEWELERS – Since 1941, an experience of passion and knowledge fueled by the love for diamonds. Let our jewelry tell your story. 902 Bay Street, Downtown Beaufort (843)524-4165. www.BayStreetJewelers.com
BITTY’S FLOWER SHOP – Your complete floral service including professional wedding consultant, interior design, gifts, great ideas and balloon bouquets. We are located at 1202 Boundary Street, Beaufort or call us to place an order over the phone. (843)524-4547
DIVINE SHOES – Ask anyone where to find designer brands, exceptional personal service, and loads of “local tips,” and they’ll tell you about this special shop located in historic downtown Beaufort. Shoes, handbags, accessories and trendsetting fashions for sophisticated women who appreciate both quality and style. Mon - Sat, (843)524-4300, or visit www.divineshoes.com
CHOCOLATE TREE – Counters of luscious chocolate treats, chewy caramel, rich truffles, nut clusters, crisp buttercrunch... That’s just the beginning. Pralines, brittles of peanuts, pecans and benne. Fudge and English toffee will do their best to tempt you. Watch candy being made. Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 1-5pm. Shipping and local delivery available. (843)524-7980 or (800)524-7980
EVERYTHING OUTDOORS AFFORDABLE PEST CONTROL LLC – We are a locally owned and operated company dedicated to quality workmanship at affordable prices. We offer longer service hours, lower rates, and a more personal service with emphasis on integrity. Please feel free to contact us for information. Services for residential and commercial properties in Beaufort County. (843)816-0044. facebook.com/AffordablePestControl
THE CRAFTSELLER – For twenty years, The Craftseller has been offering the finest hand-crafted pottery, jewelry, art glass, wood and kaleidoscopes by American Craftsmen. Discover unique copper sculptures and delightful weavings. Gift wrapping is free and we ship daily. Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-4. 818 Bay Street. (843)525-6104. www.craftseller.com FINISHING TOUCHES – You’ll find beautiful accents and fine, unique gifts that will be sure to set your home apart. It’s true, this is the perfect place for that
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perfect gift. 917 Bay Street in Old Bay Marketplace. 10% off your purchase when you bring in ad from this magazine. (843)522-1716 THE PLANTATION GIFTSHOP AT THE FRAMPTON HOUSE – A truly unique shopping experience. Tasteful gifts including South Carolina merchandise, books, candles, historic reproductions and Civil War items can be found in this restored 1868 plantation home at I-95, Exit 33.
ORGANIZATIONS TOWN OF PORT ROYAL – Located between the Beaufort River and Battery Creek in the South Carolina Lowcountry. The Town is home to two military installations, Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island and Naval Hospital, Beaufort, neighboring to the historic City of Beaufort and The Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort. www.PortRoyalSC.org
Dining & Markets ATHENIAN GARDENS – Through its wonderful images of Greek villages and traditional background music, this little eatery provides a true essence of Greece. Located directly across from Beaufort Memorial Hospital at 950 Ribaut Rd. Open Mon-Fri 9-8pm. Call for Sat hours. (843)379-9222 BLACKSTONE’S DELI & CAFE – In the Historic District. Serving wonderful breakfasts and lunches, featuring homemade soups, salads, and a large assortment of deli sandwiches. Eat in or take out. Open daily 7:30-2:30. Patio dining available. “Where Beaufort Meets for Breakfast”. 205 Scott’s Street. (843)524-4330 11TH STREET DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT – Located on the docks of Port Royal, this rustic setting offers prime seating for enjoying spectacular sunsets overlooking shrimp boats on Battery Creek. Specializing in fresh seafood & mouth watering steaks. Open Daily 4:30pm-10pm. Chef/Owner on premises. 1699 11th St., Port Royal. Close to Parris Island. (843)524-7433. www.11thstreetdockside.com
RESTAURANT FUJI – Truly unique! It’s the only Teppanyaki restaurant of its kind. Watch as your meal is cooked right in front of you. A great variety to choose from, such as Teriyaki chicken or the steak & scallops combination. All meals include salad with ginger dressing & steamed or fried rice. All at a great price. 97 Sea Island Pkwy, Ste 202, Hamilton Village Lady’s Island. (843)524-2662 SWEETGRASS RESTAURANT & BAR – Waterfront bistro at Dataw Island Marina. From-scratch meals made with local ingredients. Dine on our screened porch and watch the sunset over one of our signature cocktails - all named after boats in the marina. Come by boat or car - free public gate access. Serving Lunch and Dinner 5 days a week (closed Wednesday/Thursday). 100 Marina Drive, Dataw Island. (843)838-2151. Reservations accepted. www.sweetgrassdataw.com
ISLANDS MEAT MARKET – Stop by to pick up all your supplies for dinner or entertaining guests with a variety of quality meats and fresh seafood. The market is stocked with many cuts of beef, pork, chicken and other meats, along with a wide variety of other selections that you can store in your freezer. Located on Lady’s Island at 136 Sea Island Parkway, Island Square Shopping Center (843)525-6162 CAT ISLAND GRILL AT SANCTUARY GOLF CLUB – With its cool, comfortable décor overlooking the 18th green, you will relax and enjoy the company of others, or your favorite someone, at Cat Island Grill & Pub. Offering a wide menu of fresh, seasonal choices as well as British Pub favorites. Located on Cat Island in Beaufort between Port Royal and Lady’s Island off Highway 802. (843)524-4653
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APRIL 2011 April 1 – Friday Organ Concerts at Noon Parish Church of St. Helena, 12-1pm. The Parish Church of St. Helena, 505 Church Street, Beaufort. FREE and open to the public... Donations accepted or ask how you can become a member of the “Friends of Music”. Organist: David Enlow. Invite your family, friends and neighbors to join you, come early to tour the church and then enjoy an hour of relaxing music. (843)522-1712. www.sthelenas1712.org April 1-3 – ARTworks - “The Dinning Room” by A.R. Gurney April 1st & 2nd - 8-10pm; April 3rd – 3-5pm. ARTworks Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort. $15 Adults, $10 Students (13 +), $5 Children (12 and under), $10 (Groups of 10 or more). Produced by: Misspent Youth Productions. (843)379-2787. Tickets available online at www.artworksinbeaufort.org April 8 - 55th Annual Spring Tour of Homes - Candlelight Tour The Parish Church of St. Helena, 5:30-8:30pm. Locations: TBD. $40 includes refreshments at reception during tour. Join us for our “Traditional Candlelight Tour” in downtown Beaufort. (843)524-0463 or (843)522-1712. www.sthelenas1712.org April 8 – Friday Organ Concerts at Noon The Parish Church of St. Helena, 12-1pm. 505 Church Street, Beaufort. FREE and open to the public... Donations accepted or ask how you can become a member of the “Friends of Music”. Organist: Rebecca Hewes and Julian Collings. Invite your family, friends and neighbors to join you, come early to tour the church and then enjoy an hour of relaxing music. (843)522-1712. www.sthelenas1712.org April 9 – 2010-2011 Season Metropolitan Opera USCB - Center for the Arts, 1-3pm. 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort. $20 Adults/Seniors, $16 Osher Lifelong Learning Institue Members, $10 USCB Students/Youth under 18. Performer: Le Comte Ory. A new music series, The Met: live in HD. There will be 12 live transmissions of the New York Metropolitan Opera via high definition streaming. (843)521-4154. www.uscb.edu/cfa April 15 - Friday Organ Concerts at Noon The Parish Church of St. Helena, 12-1pm. 505 Church Street, Beaufort. FREE and open to the public... Donations accepted or ask how you
can become a member of the “Friends of Music”. Organist: Francois Olivier. Invite your family, friends, neighbors and come early to tour the church and then enjoy an hour of relaxing music. (843)522-1712. www.sthelenas1712.org April 16 - Beaufort March for Babies Naval Heritage Park (Skateboard Park). 8:30am-12pm. 1 Pinckney Boulevard (off Ribaut Road), Port Royal. Registration 8:30am. Walk starts @9am. 3 Mile walking event where individuals raise money to support the March of Dimes’ mission. Individuals who raise more than $200 receive the official March for Babies t-shirt. Other incentives include gift cards to Macy’s or K-mart. Plan on joining us today to support our babies! (843)571-1776. www.marchforbabies.org
MONDAYS Beaufort Harbormasters Rehearsals 6:45pm-9pm at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, Lady’s Island Drive. Visitors welcome. www.beaufortharbormasters.org 2ND & 4TH TUESDAYS Beaufort Writers Meeting Beaufort County Airport Conference Room Lady’s Island 5:30pm WEDNESDAYS Beaufort River Dinner Tours Trips to Dockside Restaurant from Downtown Marina 5:30pm. (843)812-2804 www.beaufortrivertours.com Beaufort Shag Club Lessons AMVETS 1831 Ribaut Rd, Port Royal 6pm www.beaufortshagclub.com (843)524-3732 The Downtown Beaufort Farmer’s Market April ~ October. 2pm-6pm Freedom Mall, Bay Street, Beaufort (In front of the Downtown Marina). FRIDAYS Habersham Marketplace 4-7pm. Fresh local produce, plants, art, home baked and canned foods, crafts and live music. 13 Market. (843)846-3444. www.habershammarketplace.com SATURDAYS Alligator Talks An informative look at our largest reptile the American Alligator. Hunting Island Nature Center. 10-10:30am www.friends-of-hunting-island-sc.org Beaufort River Tours Deprting daily from the Downtown Marina of Beaufort. Call for rates and times. www.beaufortrivertours.com (843)812-2804
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April 18-24 - The Heritage Golf Tournament Hilton Head Island. South Carolina’s only PGA Tour Event is recognized as one of the premier tournaments in the country. It has been played at the famed Harbour Town Links Course at Sea Pines Resort since 1969. (843)671-2448. www.verizonheritage.com
April 22 – Earth Day April 23 – 8th Annual Soft Shell Crab Festival Old Villiage Association. 12-5pm. Paris Avenue, Port Royal. Save the date and watch for details coming soon! Join us for a fun filled day of our famous “Soft Shell Crabs”, food and craft vendors, entertainment of lots of other venues. (843)470-1110. www.oldvillageportroyal.com
Farmers Market 8:30am-12:30pm. Naval Heritage Park Ribaut Road, Port Royal SUNDAYS Sweetgrass Restaurant Dataw Island. Live music from 6-9pm www.sweetgrassdataw.com DAILY African American Exhibit York W. Bailey Museum at Penn Center www.penncenter.com (843)838-2432 The Parris Island Museum The Parris Island Museum is open daily from 10am-4:30pm and 8am-4:30pm on Family and Graduation Days. Explore the long, rich legacy of the Marine Corps, as well as the exciting history of the Port Royal region. Admission is FREE. The public is welcome to visit Parris Island, access may be dependent upon current security needs. A driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance and registration are required. Boulevard de France. (843)228-3650. www.mcrdpi.usmc.mil The Sands Beach Observation Tower Boardwalk takes you along Port Royal marsh to 40-foot high multi-tiered tower for area viewing. www.oldvillageportroyal.com www.portroyal.org Verdier House Museum The Verdier House Museum in Beaufort’s National Historic Landmark District is open for tours, MondaySaturday, 10am-4pm. Guided tours are available by appointment. 801 Bay Street. (843)379-6335. www.historicbeaufort.org
April 23 – 2010-2011 Season Metropolitan Opera USCB - Center for the Arts, 1-3pm. 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort. $20 Adults/Seniors, $16 Osher Lifelong Learning Institue Members, $10 USCB Students/Youth under 18. Performer: Capriccio. A new music series, The Met: live in HD. There will be 12 live transmissions of the New York Metropolitan Opera via high definition streaming. (843)521-4154. www.uscb.edu/cfa
April 24 – Easter April 29 - Friday Organ Concerts at Noon The Parish Church of St. Helena, 12-1pm. 505 Church Street, Beaufort. FREE and open to the public... Donations accepted or ask how you can become a member of the “Friends of Music”. Organist: Dr. John Weaver. Invite your family, friends, neighbors and come early to tour the church and then enjoy an hour of relaxing music. (843)522-1712. www.sthelenas1712.org April 30 – Time and Tides: A Celebration of 300 Years Historic Beaufort Foundation. 6:30-11pm. Tidewater House, 302 Federal Street, Beaufort. RSVP by Friday, April 23rd. $100 per person ($75 for the under 35 crowd). Cocktail attire required. Join us for an elegant evening of cocktails, culinary specialties, live music and dancing to celebrate Beaufort’s 300th Birthday! (843)379-3331. www.historicbeaufort.org April 30 – MCAS Beaufort Blue Angels Air Show - “100 Years of Naval Aviation” Marine Corps Air Station, Highway 21, North of Beaufort. 9am-5pm. Tickets online for “Premium Seating”. FREE and open to the public. Performers: U.S. Navy Blue Angels, U.S. Army Golden Knights, Red Eagle Air Sports, Mike Goulian, Chuck Aaron and the Red Bull Helicopter, Patty Wagstaff (Aerobatics Champion), GEICO Skytypers Airshow Team, DAV Flight Team, Huey Helicopter and Rob Reider (Announcer) April 30 – 2010-2011 Season Metropolitan Opera USCB - Center for the Arts, 1-3pm. 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort. $20 Adults/Seniors, $16 Osher Lifelong Learning Institue Members, $10 USCB Students/Youth under 18. Performer: II Trovatore. A new music series, The Met: live in HD. There will be 12 live transmissions of the New York Metropolitan Opera via high definition streaming. (843)521-4154. www.uscb.edu/cfa
Looking for an event location? Visit the maps on pages 28-29 to help find any event or business you see on the pages of Sea Island Scene.
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