Churchyard of St Helena, Beaufort, SC

Parish Church of St Helena's in Beaufort, SC

   This Episcopal Parish was established by Act of Assembly June 7, 1712. The first known rector, William Guy, conducted early worship services in homes of settlers. The parish suffered greatly during the 1715 Yemassee Indian attack; constructed the present building in 1724(enlarged 1817 & 1842);  and was given communion silver in 1734 by John Bull, a captain in the militia. According to local tradition,

Forgotten Friday-Abandoned in Beaufort

Beaufort, South Carolina

Parris Island: We Make Marines

  On November 1, 1915, Parris Island in South Carolina was officially designated a Recruit Depot for Marines. The Marine Corps have been stationed there beginning in 1891. About 17,000 new Marines are trained here each year. Graduation is an incredible event, and something I was so proud to see in 2012.