Memorial Day Weekend in Beaufort, SC - 2025 Guide
Here’s the run-down on what’s happening in Beaufort this Memorial Day weekend.
It’s the unofficial start of summer: Memorial Day weekend - a time to reflect on those who lost their lives while serving in the military.
Keep reading for events that offer a blend of cultural celebration and solemn remembrance, reflecting the spirit of Memorial Day in Beaufort.
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🇺🇸 Memorial Day Weekend Events in Beaufort, SC (May 23–26, 2025)
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The Original Gullah Festival 📍 Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park - all weekend long. Celebrate the rich Gullah culture with live music, dance, storytelling, traditional food, and crafts. This marks the 40th anniversary of the festival. More Info
Reflective History 🕊️ Lest We Forget – Times To Remember Walkthrough Exhibit📍Tabernacle Baptist Church 901 Craven Street, Beaufort Friday & Saturday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM RSVP Here.
Tour Penn Center’s York Bailey Museum - Docent guided tours take place Tuesday-Saturday at 11 AM, 12 PM, 1PM, and 3PM. $15 Adults, $10 Students K-12. Military, Veteran, and Senior discounts are available.
Soft Opening of St. Helena’s Newest Gallery
Friday, May 23
🌽 Habersham Farmers Market Habersham Marketplace 🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Enjoy local produce, artisanal goods, and live music in a charming neighborhood setting.
🇺🇸Flags In Ceremony 📍 Beaufort National Cemetery 🕕 6:00 PM Join volunteers in placing American flags on over 24,000 graves to honor fallen service members. Details.
Friday Night All White Attire Party
📍 Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Pavilion – Bay Street, Beaufort 9 PM to midnight. Dance the night away with DJ Sissy the Entertainer and live music from the Fresh Vibe Band. Enjoy a Gullah Caribbean meal under the stars. 🎟️ $55 online | $60 at the gate
Saturday, May 24
The Original Gullah Festival 📍 Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park 🕙 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Continued festivities celebrating Gullah heritage. Full Schedule
Silent Book Club Meetup 📍 Pat Conroy Literary Center, 601 Bladen Street 🕟 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM A relaxed gathering for book lovers to read and share in a quiet setting. Details.
Sunday, May 25
The Original Gullah Festival 📍 Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park 🕙 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Final day of the festival with cultural exhibits and performances. More Info
⛪️ Church Service & Flower Toss Central Baptist Church 📍 1111 Prince Street Beaufort 🕒 3:00 PM. A service honoring fallen soldiers, followed by a procession to the river to lay flowers in memory of those lost at sea. More Info
Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day)
Beaufort Memorial Day Parade Starts at Boundary Street 🕙 10:00 AM Annual parade featuring military units, bands, and community groups, proceeding through downtown Beaufort.
Memorial Day Ceremony 📍 Beaufort National Cemetery 🕛 12:00 PM A solemn ceremony honoring the sacrifices of military personnel, held at the main flagpole.
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