Monday, January 14, 2013

A Weekend Jaunt


With amazing summer like temperatures, this weekend was perfect for a little side trip to the beautiful antebellum town of Beaufort.




One of the first Confederate towns captured by the Union Army at the commencement  of the Civil War this remarkable town was saved from the destruction that would befall the rest of the southern cities later in the war.





A town now standing as if time has stood still, Beaufort offers a look back into the picturesque life of the old south.






Beaufort has offered  literary inspiration, providing settings for many of the works of author & native son Pat Conroy




This beautiful site has also been the  location of a number of Hollywood films including The Big Chill, The Prince of Tides, The Great Santini, & Forrest Gump to name a few.




Filled with so much history & beauty Beaufort is a wonderful place to visit on a warm lazy day.




With the majestic old live oaks dripping with Spanish moss to the beautifully preserved historic homes, Beaufort is a photographers paradise.  



I hope you have enjoyed this little tour of Beaufort South Carolina. 

7 comments:

  1. Wow, what a magic place! I like very much these old houses and the vegetation. This is a real film set :) Thank you for sharing!!!

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    1. I am so glad you liked seeing it, Elsa. It really is a magical place!

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  2. How lovely Sally!
    I am rarely in the blogosphere at the moment so really enjoying stopping in here for your gorgeous tour!
    May 2013 bring much to inspire you!
    Sophie

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    1. So good to hear from you, Sophie! Thank you for your well wishes & I wish you a very happy & creative 2013 to you too!

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  3. Beautiful place Sally....I've been there. I've also been to Beaufort NC...a different kind of nice. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. jody, I am finding that there is just so much to see & do & learn in this area. It is really very exciting. Thanks for stopping by.

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  4. Beautiful places. I read Pat Conroy. And watched the movie with Barbara Streisand. But it was long ago.

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