The historic buildings include the Carteret County Jail c.1829, the Apothecary Shop and Doctor’s Office c.1857 (containing priceless pharmaceutical and medicinal artifacts used in early Beaufort), and the Carteret County Courthouse of 1796, which is the only remaining wood-framed English Circuit courthouse left intact in North Carolina.
Resting in the shade of majestic live oak trees, the Old Burying Ground holds fascinating stories about Beaufort’s 300-year-old history! Majestic live oak trees enshroud the historic gravesites within this cemetery, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. An experienced guide in period dress leads tours through the Old Burying Ground telling tales of its many colorful characters.
Take a walk with your haunted guide, who shares their own story of betrayal, treachery, and tragedy from the Golden Age of Piracy, Colonial and Civil War eras, or the early 1900s. 1.5 hours Ages 4+
Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" an interactive voyage that offers fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. But be warned; you may need to enlist your expertise to man the water cannons and help defend the ship!
Bogue Sound Distillery offers premium quality, gluten-free vodka, white whiskey, single malt whiskey, and Gin. The large distillery houses a museum showing how stills and spirits were made in the late 1700s and early 1800s.