BHA Walking Tour - v2 sighted house-to-house
This annual tour features some of Beaufort's beautiful private homes. Now, for the first time, with the Soundscape Community app's unique 3D audio technology, you can participate in the tour and immerse yourself in history and enjoy all it has to offer, during the whole year.
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Map image of Beaufort

Outside Home 1 - 150 Turner Street

St Pauls episcopal church

Old burying ground of Beaufort

First Baptist church of Beaufort

Beaufort amphitheatre

Beaufort Police department

Carteret county sheriff's office.

Beaufort Town Hall

Welcome Centre Home 1 - Beaufort Historic Grounds - 150 Turner Street
Starting point for Beaufort old homes tour
Home 1 - BEAUFORT HISTORIC SITE - 100 Block Turner Street
The Beaufort Historic Association Grounds site, is comprised of a multiple number of structures, including the John Mason house, which is located across Turner Street. The Historic Grounds mid-block, location, sandwich between the Josiah Bell House to the left and the Mattie King Gallery to the right of the gated sidewalk Grounds entry point, includes four additional historic structures. These historical structures are the Leffers Cottage, Carteret County Courthouse, Old Jail, and Apothecary Shop and Doctor’s Office.
The John C. Manson House, Circa 1825, is a Federal period home with a pollinator garden.
The Josiah Bell House, Circa 1825, is a restored Victorian period structure, perched upon its original foundation. The house is furnished to reflect the lifestyle associated to the Victorian period.
The Leffers Cottage, Circa 1778, is a typical waterfront cottage of early Beaufort, which was moved from the original Front Street location to preserve this example of early 1800s living conditions within Beaufort.
The Carteret County Courthouse, Circa 1796, is an award-winning, authentic restoration of the oldest wood-frame courthouse in North Carolina.
The Old Jail, Circa 1829, is the actual former Carteret County jail, which remained in use until 1954.
The Apothecary Shop and Doctor’s Office, Circa 1859, this historic structure houses a unique collection of medical equipment used by the county’s first pharmacists, doctors, and dentists.
The Rustell House, Circa1723, is known now as the Home to the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery, which is Carteret County's oldest art gallery. The Mattie King Gallery will be Featuring the work of the 63rd Old Homes Tour artist, Janet Jaworski, during the event.
Additionally, the BHA operates an authentic British double decker open bus for tours of Old Town Beaufort.
Starting point for Beaufort old homes tour located in the heart of Beaufort's Historic District at 150 Turner Street.
You have arrived at the Beaufort Historic Grounds at 150 Turner Street, the Start, Midway, and End Point for the 2024 Old Homes Tour.
Enjoy the two-acre Beaufort Historic Site depicts 18th and 19th century coastal Carolina dwellings, culture, and heritage.
After completing BHA Grounds visit, next will be Home 2 Duncan House, which you will get to by walking SouthWest along Turner Street to advance to East Front and Turner Streets Turning Waypoint, where you will turn right r prior to Front Street to continue the route.
Home 1G - Rustell House - Circa 1723 is known as the Home to the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery, which is Carteret County's oldest art gallery. The Mattie King Gallery will be Featuring the work of the 63rd Old Homes Tour artist, Janet Jaworski, during the event.
Home 1C - Leffers Cottage - Circa 1778.
The Leffers Cottage is a typical waterfront cottage of early Beaufort, which was moved from it's original Front Street location to the Historic Grounds. This preservation provides a representative look into the past living conditions of local citizens of pre 1800 Beaufort. The Carteret County Master Gardeners maintain the associated Garden.
This historic structure houses a unique collection of medical equipment used by the county’s first pharmacists, doctors, and dentists. The image shows a small, quaint building with a sign identifying the structure as an APOTHECARY in large letters. The building is white with a dark green double door and large windows. In front of the building, there is a small white bench on a grassy lawn and the building is surrounded by trees. The image depicts a nostalgic atmosphere, reminiscent of an old-fashioned pharmacy.
Home 1B - Josiah Bell House - Circa 1825.
The Bell house is a restored Victorian period structure, perched upon its original foundation. The house is furnished to reflect the lifestyle associated to the Victorian period.
Home 1E - Old Jail - Circa 1829. The historic Old Jail is the actual former Carteret County jail, which remained in use until 1954. This Old two-story Jailhouse has a single door and three barred windows. A wooden stockade, which represents a historical device used for public punishment, is located in front of the Old Jail. Upon entering the structure, the jail cells, the jail keeper's quarters, a noose, and a pillory, are made available for viewing.
Stop 2 Duncan House, 105 Front Street
The Duncan House is one of only a handful of historic houses overlooking Beaufort Inlet. The lower level was originally a ship’s chandlery built using ships’ masts as supporting pillars. Even today, these pillars are visibly part of the home’s interior. There are two chimneys, one on each end of the roof. The front of the house features two levels of porches with white railings and columns. The lower porch has a set of steps and a brick pathway extending to the sidewalk. The home recently underwent a meticulous restoration and was raised several feet as a precaution to protect from future flooding.
Follow the audio beacon to Home 2 Duncan House.
You have arrived at Home 2 Duncan House 105 Front Street.
Grand colonial style home, circa 1790.
Stop 3 The Brown House - 109 Broad Street
This charming single-storey house, features a gabled design roof and a large elevated front porch with a set of brick steps. The interior of the house hosts modern amenities, but presented with a historical linkage to the past, and an external appearance that makes this recently built home "Beaufort Old".
You have arrived at Home 3 Brown house at 109 Broad Street.
This charming single-story house, features a gabled design roof and a large elevated front porch with a set of brick steps.
House 4 - The Joseph Piver House, 313 Orange Street
This Bahamian style charming two storey cottage is like a step back in time. The roof is steep in pitch with a central dormer window directly above the front covered entrance. Due to careful preservation, the original footprint and room configuration have been maintained and many features of the home are original or have been replicated to represent the original design. The unique use of lighting and architectural features makes this home livable while saving all of the associated historic properties.
You have arrived at the Jospeh Piver house, 313 Orange Street, built circa 1828. Homeowners: Lee and Jennifer Hamrick
This Bahamian style charming two story cottage is like a step back in time. The roof is steep in pitch with a central dormer window directly above the front covered entrance
House 5 - Schmidt House, 212 Ann Street
This 1960’s single-story brick house is a hidden treasure on this quiet block of Ann Street. Less is much more in this impeccably decorated house, which includes a wonderful, shaded garden and a guest cottage right outside the back door.
Follow the audio beacon to Home 5 Schmidt House, 212 Ann St.
You have arrived at house 5 at 212 Ann Street. Homeowners: David and Margy Schmidt
This 1960’s single-story brick house includes a shaded garden and a guest cottage right outside the back door
House 6 - Davidson house
Every detail has been carefully thought out in this newly built two-story house. This house is painted white, has a metal roof and a large front porch that defines the exterior which perfectly fits in the historic district to the exquisite interior décor with soothing colors, beautiful furnishings, and gorgeous artwork. The hidden backyard is perfect for entertaining guests in the heart of the historic district of Old Beaufort. This house demonstrates how new dwellings can be built to blend in perfectly with surrounding historic structures.
Upon completing house 5, continue on Ann Street until you get to house 6.
You are at house 6, the Davidson house, 308 Ann St.
This house is painted white, has a metal roof and a large front porch. The hidden backyard is perfect for entertaining guests.
Home 7 - the Carteret Academy, 505 Front Street
This house known as the “Carteret Academy” was actually the "Beaufort Female Institute" with one floor for students and the other for the homeowners. This two-story white house, has a steep, metal-roofed central tower, creating a classic, colonial-style design with a symmetrical facade that includes a brick staircase leading up to the front door, which is flanked by black wrought-iron railings. This beautiful historic structure in the middle of the “retail district” of Beaufort, is one of the most painted scenes by artists in Beaufort.
Make your way to home 7, the Carteret Academy.
You have arrived at the Cartaret Academy, 505 Front Street. Homeowners: Scott and Donna Brickell.
This two-story white house, has a steep, metal-roofed central tower, creating a classic, colonial-style design with a symmetrical facade that includes a brick staircase leading up to the front door, which is flanked by black wrought-iron railings.
Home 8, the Wade House, 616 Ann Street
This home has a "jump and a half" design that is common to many of the houses within Beaufort. This preserved early Beaufort home has amazing architectural details from its deep front porch all the way throughout the home. The interior is elegant and filled with interesting artifacts.
Proceed to Home 8 Wade House at number 616 Ann Street.
You have arrived at the Wade House, built circa 1785, at 616 Ann St. Homeowners: Gray and Debbie Reed
This home has a "jump and a half" design and has amazing architectural details from its deep front porch all the way throughout the home.
House 9 - the Eury home, 106 Pollock Street
The Eurie house is One of the few brick homes within Beaufort, built in 1948. This two-story house features three dormer windows on the second floor, with a centered main entrance. This home has recently been completely renovated to make it “brand new.” The indoor spaces blend perfectly with the outdoor gardens and entertaining spaces.
You have arrived at Home 9 Eury House, circa 1948, at 106 Pollock Street. Homeowner: Lynn Eury
This two-story house features three dormer windows on the second floor, with a centered main entrance.
House 10 - the John Williams House, 909 Ann Street
The John Williams House, is a turn of the century cottage, built in 1915. This house represents a quintessential southern cottage with a welcoming front porch and bright airy interior full of sunshine.
Follow the audio beacon to Home 10, John Williams House.
You have arrived at the John Williams house, at 909 Ann Street. Built circa 1915
The John Williams House, is a turn of the century cottage, built in 1915. This house represents a quintessential southern cottage with a welcoming front porch.
House 11 - Everett House, 216 Gordon Street
The Everett house represents a perfect example of how an older home can be restored without demolishing the structure, as most would have considered this home a “tear down,” prior to the restoration work. The current owner has meticulously restored this home with innovative storage features and a gorgeous interior design, resulting in an incredible restoration.
You have arrived at Home 11 Everett House at 216 Gordon Stret, owned by Deborah Lee Everett.
The Everett house is a restoration of an older home with innovative storage features and a gorgeous interior design.
House 12, the Ciampa home, 303 Hedrick Street
The Ciampa house is one of the first custom homes built in the “wye,” which was the turnaround track for the 1907 railroad. This railroad helped Beaufort become a destination, while servicing the historic Menhadan Fish Factories and veneer industry of Beaufort. This spacious home is built for comfortable living and entertainment. This single-story house has a metal roof with a small dormer window above the wide front porch, which retains a traditional exterior appearance that fits well within historic Beaufort.
Proceed to Home 12 Ciampa House, the last house of the tour.
You have arrived at house 12, 303 Hedrick Street, the owners are Dave and Ali Ciampa.
This single-story house has a metal roof with a small dormer window above the wide front porch, which retains a traditional exterior appearance that fits well within historic Beaufort.
BHA Grounds - Route End Point
You have completed the tour and arrived back at the BHA Grounds, which represents the route Start, Midway, and End points for the 63rd BHA Old Homes Walking Tour.
We hope you have enjoyed the tour, and would appreciate your comments about the experience, specifically any improvements or issues you might like to provide to improve Soundscape Community supported Interactive Walking Tours in the future. Thank you.