What promises to be very compelling reading, Beaufort Through the AGES introduces fifty provocative Beaufortonians between the ages of forty and one hundred two years old, guiding the thread and weaving a breathtakingly beautiful Lowcountry tapestry of enduring commonalities. While these fifty may disagree about the rapid growth and the perception of the constancy of change, they stand together in their fierce allegiance and unconditional love for this charming Lowcountry coastal town. Down-home folks speaking with extraordinary resolve, they are all wrought with love for Beaufort.

This is not a history book; yet, you will discover history clearly unfolding on many of its pages as they articulate their love for their town with surprising transparency. Profound in their authenticity, they have penned unfiltered fragments of their lives, articulately crafted from astounding personal insight and experiences in, and about, Beaufort throughout the ages.

From moss-draped live oaks to stunning coastlines to beautiful architecture securely flanked by the military presence, Beaufort has ascended to the ranks of one of the most recognizable and desirable places to visit and live by various magazines in the state and around the nation, recently named, “Best Small Town,” in the January 2009 Issue of Southern Living Magazine. The second oldest city in South Carolina, soon to celebrate its 300th birthday in 2011, Beaufort represents a double-edge sword for those who want to preserve most of its positive past.

A newly discovered gem for those who have either made it their home; snowbirds, their winter paradise; or curious tourists, a worthwhile pause in the vicissitudes of their lives, Beaufort is the place to experience. Yet, without exception, they all share a singular commonality: love for Beaufort, its people and its breathtakingly beautiful offerings.