Branches of centuries-old live oaks tangle in the sky over the Old Burying Ground, cocooning Beaufort’s oldest resting place.
Located in Beaufort’s historic district, the graveyard is filled with hundreds of graves, some dating back to the early 1700s, some marked with a simple headstone, some topped with an obelisk or imposing sarcophagus, and some not marked at all.
The Beaufort Historic Site is offering special tours Nov. 2 called Voices of the Past to “bring to life the stories of those who have long passed and have been laid to rest in the Old Burying Ground.”
A volunteer “burial caretaker” will guide ticketholders through the grounds to the eight different burial sites, where reenactors will tell the story of the deceased.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for ages 6-12. The hourlong tours are scheduled to begin at 4 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Space is limited. Organizers recommend purchasing tickets ahead of time by calling the Beaufort Historic Site at 252-728-5225 or by visiting the Old Beaufort Shop, 130 Turner St.
The 2-acre Beaufort Historic Site is managed by the nonprofit Beaufort Historical Association and features six authentically restored buildings.
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