"I can't imagine seeing
Beaufort without
taking this tour
- this was the icing
on the cake for
our entire week
in Savannah."
Antonina Olszewski
Moon, Wisconsin
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"My wife and I
just returned from
six days in Beaufort
and Charleston.
The highlight
of our visit was
the tour with Jon..."
Tom Easley
Hernando, Mississippi
May, 2009 |
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You are about to take a fascinating walk back in time!
Soon after Columbus discovers the New World, a Spanish sea captain sails into what, one day, will be Port Royal Sound and claims "Santa Elena" for Spain.
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Then the great pageant of America is played out here in Beaufort, as the Spanish, French, English and Indians battle relentlessly for her.
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"None of my guests have ever come back disappointed. Most call Jon the best tour guide they have ever experienced" |
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Jeff Thomas, Host/Owner, The Cuthbert House (843)521-1315 |
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"We couldn't agree more. ...Jon is a true storyteller with a unique gift of bringing the history and characters of Beaufort to life." |
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tripadvisor.com/ Beaufort forum June 12, 2006 |
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You will hear of Indian wars, massacres, pirates, slaves, planters wealthy beyond belief, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, a great fire, a catastrophic hurricane, and the wonderful stories of the incredibly brave and tenacious people of Beaufort who lived through these times.
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"One of the finest tour guides I have ever encountered anywhere! ...Jon's tour is the key to understanding & appreciating the magic that is Beaufort." |
| Kevin McQuade, Chief Concierge, The Holiday Inn Historic District, Charleston, SC (843)805-7900 |
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"All of our guests that have taken Jon's tour can't stop talking about it.." |
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Frank Stroncheck, Accommodations Manager, Beaufort Inn (843)521-9000
Photo credit: James Maciuszek, Atlanta GA, September 2009 |
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You will be swept up in the 500 year story of Beaufort—The Jewel of the South—as told by Jon Sharp, whose passion for history is equaled only by his delight in telling it to visitors to our beautiful little town.
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"...You must take this tour. ...Not only did he deliver the history of Beaufort, he artfully crafted it in such a way that made it seem as though we had stepped back in time." |
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tripadvisor.com/ Beaufort forum June 12, 2006 |
Jon Sharp shipwrecked in Beaufort. A former Hollywood actor, Jon came ashore in a Coast Guard rescue helicopter in February 1992 and soon fell under the spell of Beaufort's natural beauty, her people, and her history.
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Jon's 2½ hour Walking Tour through the National Historic District of Beaufort is a leisurely 2 mile stroll amidst some of the finest antebellum homes in America.
The spellbinding and deeply emotional narrative begins and ends in front of the Downtown Marina.
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Read about Jon's Walking Tour in
The LowCountry Weekly
Tours are Spring and Fall
11 am Tuesday thru Saturday
Group tours & times are available.
Tickets are $20 per person.
This is THE TOUR! |
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Photo credit: Ava Richey, April 2007 |
Call (843)575-5775 or us to reserve your space for what is certain to be the highlight of your visit to Beaufort.
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"...We learned more about the history, architecture and horticulture of the area in one morning than we did on any other tour we have ever taken. If you truly want to experience Beaufort, do not miss this tour." |
tripadvisor.com/ Beaufort forum October 24, 2006
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"We absolutely agree. What an incredible tour!" |
tripadvisor.com/ Beaufort forum October 29, 2006
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"Without a doubt, one of the best tours we've ever taken." |
tripadvisor.com/ Beaufort forum February 17, 2007
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