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LABOR DAY is observed annually in honor of working people on the first Monday in September in all the states and territories, including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The day was originally conceived in 1882 by Peter J. McGuire, the radical founder and indefatigable warrior of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of New York. On 8 May, McGuire proposed to the New York City Central Labor Union that the first Monday in September, because it fell midway between the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving Day, be set aside annually as a “labor day.” His effort bore fruit on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, when workers in New York City held a large parade and a festival sponsored by the Central Labor Union and the Knights of Labor. In 1884, the New Yorkers held a parade on the first Monday of September and designated that day as the annual Labor Day. The agitation in New York City was soon followed by labor unions in other states, which staged vigorous campaigns in their state legislatures for the establishment of Labor Day as a legal holiday. Their earliest victories were
in Oregon and Colorado, where Labor Day was declared to be a state holiday in February and March 1887, respectively. The next year the American Federation of Labor passed a resolution for the adoption of a Labor Day at its St. Louis, Missouri, convention. Thirty states had followed the lead of Oregon and Colorado by the time the first Monday in September was made a national holiday by an act of Congress, with the bill signed into law by President Grover Cleveland on June 28, 1894. In the early twenty-first century, Labor Day parades, rallies, festivals, and speeches were still organized by labor unions across the country and often supported by political leaders. Because of the shrinking popular base of traditional labor unions, however, most Americans tended to regard the day merely as the finale of a long summer of fun in which hot dogs, barbecues, and picnics reigned. BIBLIOGRAPHY Commons, John R., et al. History of Labour in the United States. 4 vols. New York: Macmillan, 1918–1935. www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Labor_Day.aspx
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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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Autumn in the
Lowcountry
As the summer days become shorter and the air becomes more and more brisk it is that time of year again, summer’s transition into fall. Even though the time for taking a dip in the water is over there is still a lot to do. Fishing, crabbing and editor@seaislandscene.com shrimping are at their best in the fall. Pecans come into season. Quiet walks on the beach are different without the summer crowds. The Waterfront Park takes on a different tone absent the summer heat and the bench swings along the waterfront provide a peaceful and relaxing view of the river. Make sure to visit the many festivals and bazaars that go on in our area this time of year. There are so many wonderful events in the fall that celebrate all that is wonderful about the Lowcountry. Check out our “Calendar of Events” to see what is going on each month. Autumn in the Lowcountry is filled with many wonderful things. Though we rarely see red and orange leaves, the Lowcountry does experience its own unique color changes, as the green marsh grass changes to a rich golden marsh savannah. Autumn brings many changes - the leaves and the grass change color, the climate changes, the time changes. As children start school they move up a grade. They often grow and mature amazingly during the summer months. Those of us who have tired of the summer heat look forward to cooler weather only to once again hope for the warmth of summer.
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“Shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, sautee it. There’s, um, shrimp kebabs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo, pan fried, deep fried, stir fried. There’s pineapple shrimp and lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, shrimp sandwich... That’s, that’s about it.” ~Forrest Gump
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Contents Water Festival Issue 2011 Feature: Labor Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Lowcountry Tee Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Editor’s Letter: Fall in the Lowcountry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Visitors Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 Town of Port Royal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 USMC Parris Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Feature: Importance of Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Library Crossword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Boating Services & Tides: Beaufort River & Fripp Island Inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 Feature: National Grandparents Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Historically Speaking: South Carolina Shrimping . . . . . . .15 Downtown Beaufort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-18 Preserving The Past . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Local Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Home & Garden Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Dining & Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 23, 25 Recipes: Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 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
- William Cullen Bryant
Photos by: John Pilgreen
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“Autumn, the year’s last, loveliest smile.”
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Volume 29 Number 12 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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BEAUFORT NATIONAL CEMETERY Located on Carteret Street, it was one of the first cemeteries established during the Civil War, it is one of the few that contains both Confederate and Union dead. 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. FORT FREMONT HISTORICAL PARK A unique, unspoiled example of a Spanish American War Era fortification in a beautiful natural setting with many diverse habitats. Located on St. Helena Island, the Fort Fremont 15 acre site was purchased by Beaufort County through the Beaufort County Rural and Critical Land Program and the Trust for Public Lands as a historic site and public park. 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). 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 6 l Tell Them You Saw It in Sea Island Scene l 2011 September
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forest with showers, biking and nature trails. For camping info and lighthouse hours call (843) 838-2011. JOHN MARK VERDIER HOUSE Within the town of Beaufort are 90 historic homes and buildings. The earliest of these dates back to the early 1700’s. Beaufort’s only historic home open the the public is the John Mark Verdier House located in Historic Downtown at 801 Bay Street and is an excellent example of a federal-style house. Open Mon-Sat for guided tours. For tickets call (843) 379-6335. 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. 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 Road. State Hwy 21, fifteen miles from Beaufort.
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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. 2011 September l Tell Them You Saw It in Sea Island Scene l 7
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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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By Anthony Megna
Reading is so important and fulfilling, and that is why it’s mandatory for a child to read well before graduating to the next grade. Reading has the power to transport us to a different world, and to share experiences that most can only dream about. When someone is reading information that they are interested in, then the power of reading goes up exponentially! I will tell you of the benefits reading has done for me through my life, but first it should be said that learning to read, not stumble along through the pages, but to really read and absorb those words should be a priority in schools. It is that important. I remember when I began to get a handle on this thing called reading in the first grade. I was really getting the hang of it, forming pictures and scenes in my mind from the book on my desk. The feeling I got was pretty overwhelming, and I was hooked like a mackerel from that day on. I don’t remember the book I was reading, but I do remember when the teacher came over to me and had to touch my shoulder to let me know it was recess. I was that engrossed! She had a slight smile on her face, as she knew the power of reading had touched one of her pupils. I will never forget that day, and from then onward I was a library hound. I used to skip gym or lunch in high school to get over to the library so I could get some of the popular books before the other kids. Growing up, there was no better feeling than getting that fascinating book on whatever subject, which for me was science fiction and adventure stories, and bringing it home to escape. When I say escape, I really mean losing myself in another world through the power of the written word. You see, I never lost the ability that I learned in the first grade of participating in the fantasy of the book. If the author and subject were powerful enough, that was it, I was gone.
When the weather was bad outside growing up on the east coast of America, I knew I had a trusted book by my side to read. I couldn’t imagine not knowing how to read, as that would be such an empty life. I don’t care what subject you are interested in, it is imperative to know how to read well. For me, it is not the speed of reading, it is the quality of engagement I feel that is important. Through reading, I have learned a lot about life and the world I never would have known by watching TV for instance. Since there were no personal computers in the sixties and seventies when I was growing up, reading was the gateway to escaping for me. I knew if I had to go to the doctor’s office, the wait could be muted by taking along my favorite book. Time always seemed to pass fast enough that soon enough I was face to face with the doctor. I didn’t have all that empty time to worry about seeing the doctor as long as I could read. The books were a time killer, and I was learning to boot! Reading has to be at the top of the list for every child. It is the weapon our children need to live in our information society, and a great personal tool as well.
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. If you don’t already enjoy the treasures in the Beaufort County Library sign up today. It’s a rewarding experience for adults and children alike. BEAUFORT BRANCH 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 PHONE: (843)255-6456 FAX: (843)470-6541 Mon & Wed — 10am-5pm; Tues & Thurs — 1pm-8pm Fri — 1pm-5pm; Sat — 9am-5pm; Sun — CLOSED ST. HELENA BRANCH 1025 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island, SC 29920 PHONE: (843)255-6486 FAX: (843)838-4584 Mon-Thurs — 4pm-8pm; Fri — CLOSED Sat — 9am-3:30pm; Sun — CLOSED
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To borrow books or periodicals from the library for a certain period of time.
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To allow materials to be checked out.
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A book printed before 1501.
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Public records or historical documents, or the place where such records and documents are kept.
A serial consisting of one or two printed sheets containing news or information of interest chiefly to a special group.
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Unit of connected book cases or shelves, usually arranged in rows, for storing the library’s collection.
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Collection of geographic maps, tables, plates, etc.
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Oversized book, being over 11.5" (29 cm.) in height or width.
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Extension of the loan period for charged library materials.
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Study area for one person.
10. Structured set of information, stored in a book, disk, computer, etc. 11. New impression of an edition.
13. Annual publication containing a variety of facts and statistics, presented in figures, tables, or charts.
12. Publication issued in successive parts bearing a numerical or chronological designation and intended to be continued indefinitely.
14. Thesis or treatise prepared as a condition for the award of a degree or diploma.
15. Book about a person written by some other person.
15. Compilation of citations of works by a given author or works on a particular subject.
17. Films, tapes, and other audio-visual materials that require the use of special listening or viewing equipment.
16. Reference tool which identifies and indexes synonyms and antonyms of words.
21. Section of a book containing supplementary materials such as tables or maps.
18. Library which receives publications of a government or official body. Illinois is a depository for the U.S. Government, the State of Illinois, the United Nations, etc.
27. Type of periodical which contains signed scholarly articles. 28. Materials which are purchased for library use. 29. The amount of money which is owed by the borrower if materials are not returned on time.
19. Reel of film containing photographic reproductions in miniature of a periodical or other publication usually arranged sequentially by date and page number. 20. Account of a person’s life written by that person.
30. Reference tool comprised of alphabetically arranged entries, each providing the spellings, pronunciations, origin and history, modern definitions, usages or translations of a word according to each of its parts of speech.
22. Flat sheet of film containing photographic reproductions in miniature of a periodical or other publication, usually arranged in an array.
33. Periodical issued at frequent intervals (usually daily, semi-weekly, or weekly) containing news, opinions, advertisements and other information of current and often local interest.
23. Content of a work; what information is included and what information is excluded.
34. Word or heading that directs you from one part of a book, catalog, or index to another part.
25. Geographical dictionary that includes location (often expressed in latitude and longitude), population, and other geographically related information of a given place.
35. Collection of literary works by different authors, often limited to a specific subject, genre, or time period.
26. Reference tool containing articles about persons, places or things.
36. The legal right to control the production, use, and sale of copies of a literary, musical, or artistic work.
31. Annual compendium of facts and statistics on a particular subject for the preceding year.
37. Electronic version of a library catalog accessible through the Internet.
32. Word or term, chosen by the user, that best summarizes the information being sought.
38. Alphabetized table, file, or list designed to facilitate the reference of subjects, names, or places in a particular work or set of works.
24. Where you can ask for help in finding information or using the library’s resources.
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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 5:59AM High 12:43AM 1:40AM 2:39AM 3:39AM 4:39AM 5:37AM Low 12:35AM 1:25AM 2:11AM 2:54AM 3:33AM 4:11AM 4:46AM 5:21AM 5:56AM High 12:37AM 1:18AM 2:05AM 2:57AM 3:53AM 4:51AM 5:49AM Low 12:34AM 1:27AM 2:18AM 3:08AM 3:58AM 4:47AM 5:36AM
High 12:26PM Low 6:48AM 7:40AM 8:37AM 9:40AM 10:46AM 11:49AM High 6:35AM 7:29AM 8:18AM 9:03AM 9:44AM 10:22AM 10:59AM 11:36AM 12:14PM Low 6:32AM 7:11AM 7:56AM 8:49AM 9:50AM 10:54AM 11:57AM High 6:47AM 7:43AM 8:37AM 9:28AM 10:19AM 11:11AM 12:05PM
Low 6:35PM High 1:24PM 2:25PM 3:27PM 4:28PM 5:28PM 6:26PM Low 12:47PM 1:39PM 2:26PM 3:10PM 3:52PM 4:31PM 5:08PM 5:44PM 6:20PM High 12:55PM 1:41PM 2:32PM 3:27PM 4:23PM 5:20PM 6:18PM Low 12:56PM 1:52PM 2:47PM 3:41PM 4:34PM 5:26PM 6:18PM
High Low 7:29PM 8:27PM 9:30PM 10:36PM 11:39PM High 7:20PM 8:09PM 8:53PM 9:33PM 10:11PM 10:47PM 11:23PM 11:59PM Low 6:59PM 7:42PM 8:33PM 9:32PM 10:36PM 11:37PM High 7:13PM 8:07PM 8:58PM 9:48PM 10:38PM 11:29PM
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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° ° ° September 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 4:46AM 5:35AM High 12:21AM 1:20AM 2:20AM 3:20AM 4:18AM 5:16AM Low 12:12AM 12:58AM 1:41AM 2:20AM 2:58AM 3:33AM 4:08AM 4:43AM 5:19AM 5:58AM High 12:46AM 1:38AM 2:34AM 3:32AM 4:30AM 5:28AM Low 12:14AM 1:05AM 1:55AM 2:45AM 3:34AM 4:23AM
High 11:07AM 12:05PM Low 6:27AM 7:24AM 8:27AM 9:33AM 10:36AM 11:34AM High 6:10AM 6:59AM 7:44AM 8:25AM 9:03AM 9:40AM 10:17AM 10:55AM 11:36AM 12:22PM Low 6:43AM 7:36AM 8:37AM 9:41AM 10:44AM 11:43AM High 6:24AM 7:18AM 8:09AM 9:00AM 9:52AM 10:46AM
Low 5:22PM 6:16PM High 1:06PM 2:08PM 3:09PM 4:09PM 5:07PM 6:01PM Low 12:26PM 1:13PM 1:57PM 2:39PM 3:18PM 3:55PM 4:31PM 5:07PM 5:46PM 6:29PM High 1:13PM 2:08PM 3:04PM 4:01PM 4:59PM 5:54PM Low 12:39PM 1:34PM 2:28PM 3:21PM 4:13PM 5:05PM
High 11:24PM Low 7:14PM 8:17PM 9:23PM 10:26PM 11:22PM High 6:50PM 7:34PM 8:14PM 8:52PM 9:28PM 10:04PM 10:40PM 11:18PM 11:59PM Low 7:20PM 8:19PM 9:23PM 10:24PM 11:21PM High 6:48PM 7:39PM 8:29PM 9:19PM 10:10PM 11:04PM
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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National Grandparents National Grandparents Day Day National Grandparents Day is a secular holiday celebrated in the United States since 1978 and officially recognized in a number of countries on various days of the year, either as one holiday or sometimes as a separate Grandmothers Day and Grandfathers Day
She urged each state to proclaim their own Grandparents Day. Within three years, she had received Grandparents Day proclamations from fortythree states. She sent copies of the proclamations to Senator Randolph.
Marion McQuade of Oak Hill, West Virginia, has been recognized nationally by the United States Senate – in particular by Senators Jennings Randolph and Robert Byrd – and by President Jimmy Carter, as the founder of National Grandparents Day. McQuade made it her goal to educate the youth in the community about the important contributions seniors have made throughout history. She also urged the youth to “adopt” a grandparent, not just for one day a year, but rather for a lifetime.
In February, 1977, Senator Randolph, with the concurrence of many other senators, introduced a Joint Resolution to the Senate requesting the President to “issue annually a proclamation designating the first Sunday of September after Labor Day of each year as ‘National Grandparents Day’.” Congress passed the legislation proclaiming the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day and, on August 3, 1978, then-President Jimmy Carter signed the proclamation. The statute cites the day’s purpose as: “...to honor grandparents, to give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children’s children, and to help children become aware of strength, information, and guidance older people can offer”.
In 1973, Senator Jennings Randolph (D-WV) introduced a resolution to the Senate to make Grandparents Day a national holiday. West Virginia’s Governor Arch Moore had proclaimed an annual Grandparents Day for the state, at the urging of Marian McQuade. When Senator Randolph’s resolution in the U.S. Senate died in committee, Marian McQuade organized supporters and began contacting governors, senators, and congressmen in all fifty states.
Some people claim the origin of the holiday resides with the efforts of Hermine Beckett Hanna of North Syracuse, New York, recognizing seniors and their importance as early as 1961. On February 21, 1990, New York Congressman James T. Walsh recognized the efforts of Hermine Beckett Hanna in front of the U.S. House of Representatives, thanking her “for her important role in the establishment of Grandparents Day”.
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Historically Speaking
By Gerhard Spieler
South Carolina shrimp are considered among the best in the world and are part of the foundation of lowcountry cooking. Thus said Walter Edgar’s 2006 South Carolina encyclopedia. Until the start of this century, lowcountry shrimping was mostly restricted to casting nets in inland creeks or dragging seines on local river bottoms. By 1912, the otter trawl by the Bureau of Fisheries enabled shrimp boats to operate off shore.
Captain Charles Vecchio came to the town of Port Royal, from Florida, in May, 1928, with three shrimp boats. It did not take long for the crews to unload their catches at the wharf in Port Royal. Tables were set up, along with an ice crushing machine. Local labor used wooden barrels to pack shrimp with crushed ice and shipped by railroad to Northern markets. White shrimp, 26 to 30 per pound were sold for 8 to 10 cents to Northern seafood dealers. Since there was no local market, unsold shrimp were simply dumped overboard. Captain Vecchio’s activities were reguarded with suspicion at first by local residents, some of whom called the Sheriff, suspecting rum running activities.î A local account stated that Captain Vecchio soon was joined by other Portuguese shrimpers, dredging Port Royal and St Helena Sounds for shrimp. A governmental study stated that, “Thanks perhaps to the seagoing traditions of Afro-American sea Islanders, black entrepreneurs have emerged in the shellfish industry, particularly South of the Broad River.” By 1934, South Carolina’s shrimp industry had reached large proportions and 129 trawlers were counted on it’s coast. In 1977, the heir of Captain Vecchio sold her claim to Whitehall public landing on Lady’s Island to Beaufort County.
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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.
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Downtown Beaufort 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 Sweetwater, Beaufort’s sea islands are grilling, sauteing and seasoning up some tastetastic 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
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Downtown Beaufort 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. 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.
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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. Please join us for the 25th Annual Gullah Festival, May 27-29 at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park with additional venues throughout Historic Beaufort. 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 September 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 September l Tell Them You Saw It in Sea Island Scene l 21
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If you miss our sandwiches, you’ll want to check out these recipes. Enjoy! Peachy Chicken Salad
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4 cups cooked chicken, cubed 3/4 ups scallions minced (opt) 3/4 cup celery, diced 1/2 cup dried apple rings, diced 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup pecan pieces 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
4 cups cooked chicken, cubed salt to taste pepper to taste 1/2 cup Veganaise 1/2 cup slivered almonds 1/3 cup celery 2 Tbsp tarragon flakes
Dressing Mix: 1/2 cup Vegenaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1/3 cup yogurt 1/2 cup peach preserve 1-1/2 tsp powdered ginger 1 tsp curry powder 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp pepper
DIRECTIONS: Combine all ingredients and mix together. *Note: measurements are approximate, use your own judgement when measuring Vegenaise.
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Shopping & Services AREA REAL ESTATE/RENTALS MAGNOLIA COURT – Featuring 1, 2 & 3 bedroom guest suites, fully furnished and appointed. Quiet neighboorhood location close to uptown Beaufort’s shopping and dining district. Weekly and monthly rates are available, call for reservations and information. 1204-1206 Pigeon Point Road. (843)812-5175. www.vrbo.com/84972 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 CLOTHING/SHOES/ACCESSORIES 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 SWEETGRASS APPAREL FOR WOMEN & MEN – At SweetGrass you can shop in a friendly atmosphere for clothing and accessories. SweetGrass carries clothing for your lifestyle, from casual to cocktail, and a full line of accessories to pull everything together. The knowledgeable staff can help you update something you have in your closet, pull together a complete outfit, or even assist you in selecting a gift for someone special. Come in and browse... you might just leave with something you can’t live without. Now carrying an outstanding line of Men’s clothing. 700 Bay Street, Beaufort. Mon-Sat 10:30am-4:30pm. (843) 379-3307. www.shopsweetgrass.com
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 c o m m e r c i a l p r o p e r t i e s i n B e a u f o r t C o u n t y. ( 8 4 3 ) 8 1 6 - 0 0 4 4 . facebook.com/AffordablePestControl 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 GIFTS/HOME & GARDEN 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 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 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
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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 T h e M a r i n e C o r p s A i r S t a t i o n , B e a u f o r t . 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 BERRY ISLAND CAFÉ – Serving the freshest homemade sandwiches, made with Boar’s Head Deli meats and cheeses! Our AWARD WINNING soups are made from scratch daily. And we’ve been making our own ice cream since the last century! Located in Newpoint Corners on Lady’s Island. Seasonal Hours: Mon-Wed 7am-3pm; Thur & Fri 7am-9pm; Sat 8am-9pm; Closed Sun. 1 Merchant Lane, Suite 102. (843)524-8779. www.berryislandcafe.com 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
11am-3pm. Sunday Brunch: 11am-9pm. Dinner: Mon-Thurs 4:30pm-10pm/Fri 4:30pm-11pm/Sat 12pm-11pm. 1370 Ribaut Road (843)524-8884 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 6 days a week (Mon, Tue & Thur 5-9pm; Wed-Closed; Fri-Sun 11:30am-9pm). 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 IT’S ONLY NATURAL – NEW LOCATION: 110 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island (behind Wyndmark Interiors). Complete health foods grocery store. Vitamins & supplements, bulk foods, herbs & spices, health & beauty aids, special diet needs, organic produce and much more. All major credit cards accepted. Tues-Sat 10am-6pm. (843)986-9595 MIZU JAPANESE RESTAURANT – Dine at one of our eight large hibachi tables, in our dining room, or in one of our private rooms. Visit for lunch, dinner or order to-go, serving sushi, a full appetizer and specialty dessert menu, beer and wine. Lunch: Mon-Fri 2011 September l Tell Them You Saw It in Sea Island Scene l 27
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ZSEPTEMBER 2011 2011 Auldbrass Plantation Tour Tickets go on sale Monday, August 1, 2011 for the 2011 Auldbrass Plantation Tour in Yemassee, SC held on November 5th and 6th. Tickets are $85 per person and there will also be a picnic lunch available at Tomotley Plantation for $15 per person. Although Frank Lloyd Wright designed over 1000 projects during his long and prolific career, Auldbrass in Yemassee, South Carolina, is the only plantation among them. It is also one of the largest and most complex projects he ever undertook. Wright had an unusually intense commitment to Auldbrass, and worked on it, off and on, for over twenty years, from 1938 until his death in 1959. On Saturday, November 5th the Land Trust is excited to host Eric Lloyd Wright (the grandson of the famed Frank Lloyd Wright) during our Special Lecture Event at the USCB Performing Arts Center in Beaufort, SC. Tickets for the Lecture Event are $50 per person. Any questions, please call the Open Land Trust office at (843)521-2175. (80% of the ticket purchases are tax deductible (not including the lunch)). All tickets can be purchase via our website at www.openlandtrust.org
September 5 – Labor Day September 11 – 9/11 Commemoration Waterfront Park The City of Beaufort and local Churches will host a September 11 remembrance at Waterfront Park beginning at 8:30am with a Civic Ceremony, followed at 10:30am with a 9/11 Service. This is the tenth anniversary of 9/11, and our community is coming together to remember and commemorate the fallen. September 16 – The Independence Fund 2nd Annual Lt. Dan Weekend Concert Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Bay Street Historic Downtown Beaufort, 8:30-10:30pm. Tickets available on line, and locally at Cravings by the Bay; Berry Island Ice Cream; Fordham Market; NFCU (Military) at Parris Island; Cat Island Pro Shop; Chik-Fil-A. www.active.com. 5K registration on line - (843)524.7866. Free concert ticket for every $20 ($15 Military) donated to this great event to help bring more than 100 wounded veterans and their caregivers to Beaufort for the weekend. Help us bring our community together in a show of support for some of the veterans who “fall through the cracks”. Join major TV actor from CSI, Gary Sinise, known for his Oscar nominated performance as Lt. Dan in the movie Forest Gump and his band will be donating their great talent to provide entertainment for this event. In addition, he has agreed to be the “Grand Marshall” for Beaufort’s 300th Birthday Party Parade the following morning on Saturday
which will kick-off immediately following the Lt Dan 5K. www.LDW2.com or www.independencefund.org September 17 – Historical Beaufort Foundation - Beaufort’s Tricentennial Parade Bladen Street to Boundary Street then Carteret Street to Bay Street and back to Bladen, Beaufort, 10-11am. 5K registration on line - (843)379.3331. Grand Marshall: Gary Sinise, CSI major TV drama show in support with the Lt. Dan Band for our severely injured veterans Showcasing 300 years of challenges and successes creating a parade that is a “One of a Kind”! Save the Date.... More Details to Come! www.historicbeaufort.org or info@historicbeaufort.org or www.active.com September 23 – The Farmer’s Table The Farm at Habersham (201 Cherokee Farms Road) and Habersham Marketplace 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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in our environment past, present and future. Tickets are $10 and seating is limited – for advance reservations contact Anna Ellerbee at (843)522-9923. Tickets may be purchases at the door on a first come, first served basis.
(13 Market Street), Beaufort. 6pm ‘til the candles burn out. $100 per ticket. Sponsorships Available. The Lowcountry Food Bank invites you to join us at The Farmer’s Table, where we have the privilege of bringing together six of the lowcountry’s most talented chefs, food artisans, and farmers for a supper featuring the bounty of our local foods. Festivities kick off at The Farm at Habersham for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a hayride, followed by a coursed meal and live music by Blue Mudd under the stars at Habersham Marketplace. Proceeds benefit the Lowcountry Food Bank’s Growing Food Locally program. (843)747-8146 x105 www.lowcountryfoodbank.org/farmerstable September 23 – Port Royal, Past, Present and Future Historic Union Church, 1004 11th Street, Port Royal. 7pm. A look at Port Royal 450 years ago…100 years ago… and into the future. Dr. Marsh will share his thoughts on the changes 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
September 26 – Dinner & A Lecture: Undaunted Valor - Stephen Elliott Verdier House, 801 Bay Street, Beaufort. 5:30pm. A special lecture and gallery tour of a new permanent exhibit at the Verdier House, The Beaufort Volunteer Artillery: Guardians of the Lowcountry Since 1776, will be held as part of HBF’s Dinner & A Lecture series. Ron Roth, curator of the exhibit, will speak about the BVA which was called to fight in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the Civil War, World Wars I and II. This exhibition provides highlights of its history, beginning with the American Revolution, using artifacts owned by HBF, the Beaufort Museum and the Confederate Relic Room in Columbia. Mr. Roth’s talk will also focus on Stephen Elliott and his direct involvement with the BVA. Open to HBF members and non-members. Wine and hors d’oeuvres reception from 5:30-6pm. Talks are presented from 6-7pm followed by audience questions. A three-course dinner at Saltus River Grill is offered at $19 per person for attendees at the lecture. Admission to the lecture is $15/$25 per member/member couple respectively, and $20/$30 per non-member/ non-member couple respectively. Seating is limited; call (843)379-3331 to make reservations. September 30 - October 1 – 17th Annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Bay Street Historic Downtown Beaufort. Fri: 12-10pm/Sat: 11-5pm. Shrimp Festival is the first weekend in October each year and includes a run and walk plus a huge exciting celebration of the shrimping industry. Enjoy local recipes and tastings. Shop in the craft market by the bay and browse the unique shops and galleries in the downtown historic district. Free entertainment, contests and plenty of shrimp make this annual event unforgettable. Please visit us at www.beafuortshrimpfestival.com for more information, events and times October 15 – Festival of the Sea Paris Avenue in the Old Village of Port Royal, Port Royal. Noon-5pm. ARRRGH! Pirate Themed Festival. Admission is FREE. Live music and radio remotes. Enjoy seafood, burgers, BBQ and more, with cold beer and sodas. Visit the local shops and check out our craft and artisan booths. Collector Car Display, kid activities and much more! Don’t miss this opportunity to visit the Pirates of Port Royal, or become one of them. Remember to bring your eye patch! www.oldvillageportroyal.com
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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