City of Beaufort
August 2022
Welcome to the City of Beaufort's monthly newsletter. Any feedback? Please send to Kathleen Williams, kwilliams@cityofbeaufort.org.
Deadline is Aug. 15 to file as City Council candidate

Do you feel a calling to serve your community? Residents of the City of Beaufort who are interested in serving in local government in an elected capacity have the opportunity to run for City Council this fall.

Two City Council seats are up for election this November. The deadline to file is Aug. 15.
Ali and Duane Averette of Coosaw Point had the winning raffle ticket for the Hearts for Ukraine quilt.
City closes Ukraine relief campaign
We want to thank everyone who so generously donated to the City's Pride of Place Ukraine relief drive, which we closed at the end of July.

The City began raising money to help its partner city Ostroh. Ostroh is a historic city in western Ukraine that has served refugees fleeing from other parts of the country that have been under attack by Russia.

Mayor Stephen Murray kicked off this campaign in March by reaching out to the mayor of Ostroh, Yurii Yahodka, and establishing a relationship with the mayor. Donors from the City of Beaufort – and across the country – have responded generously.

Thibault Gallery raised funds by selling glass pins resembling the Ukrainian national flag. The Sea Island Quilters (group in photo) raised funds by holding a raffle for a beautiful blue and yellow quilt called “Hearts for Ukraine.” The Habersham Community Garden Club also made a donation.

The total amount of funds raised will be announced shortly. The City of Beaufort thanks everyone who donated money, or bought a pin or raffle ticket to support the City of Ostroh.
ATAX grant applications
now available

The City of Beaufort now has Accommodations Tax (ATAX) grant application packets available for non-profit organizations that focus on the promotion, advertising and marketing of tourism to Beaufort.

The packets are available online here -- https://bit.ly/3b1f1QT -- or you can pick one up at City Hall, 1911 Boundary St., 2nd Floor, City Manager’s Office, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Fri.

The applications are due on Aug. 26 -- but before that you must attend via Zoom or in person one of two mandatory meetings -- on Aug. 2 and Aug. 11.
1795 Scholarship Fund
has provided $200K+

Do you know about the 1795 Scholarship Fund? It was established in 2020 to support USCB’s growth at the Beaufort campus by providing scholarships each semester to eligible students.

USCB traces its founding to the 1795 Charter for Beaufort College -- and that is how the scholarship fund got its name.

Since 2020, the 1795 Scholarship Fund has awarded over $200,000 in higher education funding to USCB students.

Although the application period for the fall 2022 semester is now closed, all students interested in attending or transferring to USCB are encouraged to apply online at 1795Scholarship.com.

Applications received between now and November will be considered for the spring 2023 semester.
Search for Stuarts Town
starts dig in August

The Point neighborhood will be busy in early August!

Dr. Chester DePratter, of University of South Carolina (Columbia), and Dr. Charles Cobb, of the Florida Museum of Natural History, will bring their crew of nine archaeological excavators to dig approximately 250 small shovel test holes in their search for the lost Scottish colony of Stuarts Town.

This work will take place Aug. 8-12. During the week, the public will have the opportunity to view the work at Morrall Park and The Green.


Lunch & learn on Aug. 8

Beaufort History Museum will host a discussion on the Stuarts Town project with USCB history professor, Dr. Larry Rowland, and Beaufort City Councilman Phil Cromer.
Coming in August!
First Friday in August!
Come celebrate August First Friday from 5-8 p.m. on Aug. 5 with an evening of shopping, dining, and fun. Check out the theme: One in a Melon! With each purchase you are entered into a raffle with the chance to win a gift card (6 gift cards in all).

We can't wait to see you!
Watermelon Sip & Stroll on Aug. 27
Come explore dowtown retailers on Aug. 27 for the Watermelon Crawl Sip & Stroll!

Grab your gal pals, friends, family, or significant other for a fun filled day in Downtown Beaufort during the Sip & Stroll!

Sip & Stroll is a 21+ (to drink) event but otherwise open to the everyone. CHildren under 6 are free.
Purchase tickets at Eventbrite.
Shrimp Festival: Open for sponsorships!
We're already well underway in planning for the 28th Annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival on Oct. 7-8. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for this very popular festival, please click on image above for detailed information.
Meetings in August
City Council
5 p.m. Aug. 23 Work Session
7 p.m. Aug. 23 Regular Session

Meetings will be held via Zoom and streamed on the City's Facebook page. You can find agendas closer to the date of the meeting on our website's Agenda Center.

City boards, task forces
Historic Review Board Work Session, 10 a.m. Aug. 2
ATAX Workshop, 10 a.m. Aug. 2
Historic Review Board, 2 p.m. Aug. 10
ATAX Workshop, 2 p..m. Aug. 11
Design Review Board, 2 p.m. Aug. 11
Cultural District Advisory Board, 2 p.m. Aug 17
Zoning Board of Appeals, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 25


Meetings are held in person and via Zoom and most are streamed on the City's Facebook page. You can find agendas closer to the date of the meeting on our website's Agenda Center.