Volume 54, Issue 3 september 2014

The annual Fall Party has become quite the tradition at the Beaufort Historical Association, with stunning artwork by a featured artist, delectable food, and festive music all set against the backdrop of elegant Beaufort homes! This year’s event will feature newly finished works by artist Jim Carson, who specializes in oil & acrylic works painted en plein aire.

And what better setting to showcase such an artist than the uninhibited views of Taylor’s Creek & the Cape Lookout lighthouse as seen from the beautiful homes of Bob & Donna Ivey and Bill & Dale Pully at 2666 Lennoxville Road. Guests will be treated to gourmet food by Beaufort Grocery Company and the live, light jazz of Mike Minguez and Lou Pedro!

Tickets are $100 per person. For more information on the Fall Party sponsorship opportunities, stop by the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center, 130 Turner Street, call 252.728.5225, or visit our websitewww.beauforthistoricsite.org.

continued on page 2

Fall Party OCTOBER186:30 PM

Sa t u r da y

Historic times 2

The BHA is thrilled to have Jim Carson as this year’s featured artist! Jim is a member of the American Impressionist Society and is an associate member of Oil Painters of America. He has had paintings accepted in shows in both. Most recently, one of his paintings was accepted to the 2014 Oil Painters of America National Juried Exhibition in Bennington, Vermont, and the 2014 American Impressionist Society National Exhibition in Denver, Colorado.

Although always interested in drawing, even at an early age, Jim’s

interest in art was dormant while law school, marriage, raising a family, and building a law practice took precedent. He became the managing partner in the law firm of Chambless, Higdon and Carson, in Macon, Georgia, where he practiced law for 31 years.

About 25 years ago, Jim’s wife gave him a painting course for Christmas, and Jim has never looked back. This journey culminated in July 2003, when Jim retired from law practice, moved to Saluda, North Carolina, and now paints full time. Jim also gives workshops throughout the US, and is known for his harmonious color balance and bold brushwork.

Featured Artist: Jim Carson

Fall Party

Paula Stancil*Gail Williams*Katherine BlandPolly HaglePam CooperSarah Jo SafritEva HigginsDonna IveyKathy VintonJoyce McCune

Dale PullyKaren WillisMiriam GreenCynthia BarnesJerri SuttonBecky

BlankenshipJoan KingNancy SmithAnn Sloan

FRONT PAGE: ‘Coastal Marsh’ by Jim Carson

LEFT: ‘Boathouse in Beaufort’ by Jim Carson

OPPOSITE: Home of Doug & Carolyn Brady and garden of Bill Blair & Deborah Van Dyken (left); Dancing the night away to sounds of The Boomers (right).

Bob & Donna Ivey and Bill & Dale Pully

at the homes of

Beaufort Grocery Co.catering by

Mike Minguez & Lou Pedromusic by

Fall Party Committee

*co-chairs

continued from page 1

Tipper DavisMaster Woodworker

Period ReconstructionHistoric Preservation Specialist

Fine Furniture & Cabinetry

15 Years in Beaufort • 252-241-9067

3September 2014

From the homes, gardens, music, and antique dealers to the docents, volunteers, and visitors, the Beaufort Historical Association extends our sincerest thank you to all those who helped make this year’s Tour and Show come together.

The 54th Annual Old Homes & Gardens Tour and Antique Show & Sale were a huge success!

54th Annual &Old Homes & Garden TourAntique Show

Living History SeriesThe July and August Living History workshops

were filled with fun for all ages! Gigi Koehler, Nancy Vaughan, and Joann Maher led the Depression Bead, Weaving, and Corn Husk Doll workshops, respectively. Sandi Malone led two Pine Needle Basket workshops and Joan Lilley led the Beginner’s Tatting workshop.

The BHA thanks all the summer workshop volunteers for their hard work in helping the BHA’s Living History Series come alive once again!

THANK YOU!

This year’s Summer Party was a terrific event! Guests enjoyed food catered by Beaufort Grocery and a signature cocktail, Blue Beaufort Breeze, courtesy of Doug Brady, all while dancing the night away to the musical stylings of The Boomers. With the help of auctioneer Ray Harris, the live and silent auctions were a huge success.

A special thanks to the Summer Party Committee, chair Katherine Team, our generous sponsors, and all the volunteers whose dedication and efforts helped the BHA host such a wonderful evening!

To everyone who helped the BHA this summer, especially for the...

SUMMER PARTY

Your windows. Your home. Your style!

252-838-0201800-601-8036

Lynette DudleyOwner/Designer

Visit www.windowandwalldecor.comShowroom location: 1507 Live Oak Street

Beaufort NC 28516

Visit www.windowandwalldecor.comWe are a priority dealer for

252-838-0201Beaufort, NC

Lynette DudleyOwner/Designer

HAMILTON POINTInvestment Advisors, LLC

www.hamilton-point.comChapel Hill, NC • Clinton, NY

Andrew C. BurnsPresident/Chief Investment Officer

TOLL FREE (877) 636-3765OFFICE (919) 636-3765

CELL (919) 428-3765FAX (919) 636-3766

aburns@hamiltonpoint.com

120 Timberhill PlaceChapel Hill, NC 27514

Historic times 4

The 1st Summer History Day Camp gave local children another opportunity to learn about the area’s heritage, awakening their awareness of the difficulties facing our ancestors, making them more appreciative of present day life, and encouraging them to work harder towards a more productive future.

Throughout the 3-day camp, children engaged in hands-on activities including open-hearth cooking, rope making, knot tying, butter churning, and gardening. On the final day, campers used coins they had earned to barter with each other for their handmade crafts. The camp was a huge success with over 15 children each day. Please contact the BHA if you have any comments, ideas, or would like to volunteer next year!

Campers with their Certificates on the final day (left); Weaving with Nancy Vaughan (right).

&HARVEST TIMESUMMER CAMP

1st Annual

Eric BighamAlice CopesLinda EllisMarlene Green

Don HossGene HunstmanVern ReintjesCheryl Munyan

Dee SmithJody SmithNancy VaughanWarren Vaughan

Education Committee pBecome an EducationVOLUNTEER!

Volunteers are always needed to help with these fun & educational programs. No experience in any of the activities is necessary as scripts & materials are provided. For more details, please call the BHA at

252.728.5225.

Preparations for this year’s Harvest Time are well underway! This fall, Harvest Time programs will take place October 13th - 17th and 20th - 24th from 9 am to noon each day.

Each year, the BHA, Education Committee, and volunteers create a lasting educational experience for local 4th grade students based on the NC Social Studies curriculum standards.

Through collaborative activities students experience life as it was in late 18th and early 19th century Beaufort. Informative hands-on stations, led by volunteers and docents in period dress, demonstrate open hearth preparation and cooking, candle dipping, colonial gardening, and woodworking. For more information, please stop by the BHA or call 252.728.5225.

A special thanks to the dedication of our Education Committee and Coordinator Cheryl Munyan who, in collaboration with the 4-H and the Carteret Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers, made

the 1st Annual Summer History Day Camp a big success!

Tees, Sweats, Caps & Sandals

Sizes 6 month to XXXL

BEAUFORT, PIRATE &SEADOG Tees

400 Front Street, Unit 2 • Beaufort, NC 28516 • 252.504.3209www.beauforttradingcompany.com • Kevin & Doris Carlin, Proud Owners

5September 2014

The retrospective show for Dee Knott opened August 2nd and will continue through the end of September. It was wonderful to see the response at the opening with friends and neighbors from Beaufort as well as her former residence of Michigan coming by and calling to make sure they could purchase a piece of artwork from this nationally acclaimed watercolorist.

Throughout her 35-year professional career, Dee devoted her energy and passion to painting exclusively with watercolors. Her paintings have been exhibited in museums and galleries throughout the country. Along with numerous awards, Dee was a member of the American Watercolor Society, the National Watercolor Society, and the American Society of Maritime Artists.

We are grateful to Dee’s husband, Ray, and her whole family for choosing the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery to sell her remaining works. Be sure to stop by the gallery before the show ends in September.

DEE KNOTT RETROSPECTIVE | September 2014

&VOLUNTEER PICNICMembership Meeting

September 23rd | 5:30 pmat the Beaufort Historic Site

In Memory of our Friends

Barbara Hesketh • Dolores Meelheim

Kerney Merrill • Tom Messier • Paul Miller

We are deeply saddened by the passing of these wonderful members who generously supported the BHA and its activities. Their contributions enhanced our educational programs and helped us maintain and preserve the historic buildings and

artifacts that enable us to share this area’s important coastal heritage.

JoinUs!

The Beaufort Historical Association will hold its semi-annual Membership Meeting & Volunteer Picnic on Tuesday, September 23rd at 5:30 pm on the grounds of Beaufort Historic Site at 130 Turner Street.

This is our way to thank everyone, and we mean EVERYONE, who volunteered their time and energy to the BHA this year. Please join us for barbecue from Roland’s & fun with friends!

You’re Invited!‘Red Popsicle’ by Dee Knott,

currently in the Mattie King

Davis Art Gallery.

Please RSVP by contacting the BHA at 252.728.5225, or stop by the Beaufort Historic Site at 130 Turner Street.

Historic times 6

From the DirectorIt’s been a great summer at the Beaufort

Historic Site. We have welcomed visitors from all over the world, while enjoying new events and activities as well as our traditional events that have been put on for many years. We had the first ever “Men Who Cook” event to showcase the recipes in our latest cookbook. It was a huge success, and a great way to kick off our Old Homes Tour and Antiques Show, which followed a couple of weeks later.

Next we dealt with Hurricane Arthur. It wasn’t the way we wanted to start 4th of July weekend, but we bounced back quickly. The Summer Party got us back in a festive spirit, and it was one of the most fun parties we have ever had.

Another “first” was our Summer Day Camp for Children. Our staff and volunteers welcomed children for two 3-day sessions where the children learned about chores, making handmade items, and how to earn money and then to barter or pay for the things they needed. This is what our fundraisers are all about: providing educational opportunities (in addition to keeping our 11 buildings maintained). The Summer Camp was a fun experience for all of us! We hope we also gained new young volunteers for the future.

Before summer ends, I hope you’ll stop by the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery to see Dee Knott’s artwork. It is an amazing show, and we are so grateful to her family for choosing the BHA to sell her remaining paintings.

With fall on the way, we’ll be having our volunteer picnic to thank you for a great summer and let you know what’s in store for the rest of the year. We hope to see you on September 23rd and, as always, thank you for your help with all our many programs.

Patricia Suggs

John Hagle ............................................................PresidentLarry Jones ..............................................1st Vice PresidentJoanie King ...........................................................SecretaryChuck Bland................................................................Treasurer

Cynthia BarnesEric BighamKarl BlackleyPam Cooper John Duncan Don Fader Eva Higgins

Joe JohnsonRandy MannJoyce McCuneBucky OliverGreg Patterson Dale PullyEd Robbins

Sarah Jo Safrit Jody SmithJerri Sutton Katherine TeamJeffrey Vinton Tanis Wilder

2014Board of Governors

Members at Large

In June, PR Director Laura Slagel moved to Charleston with her husband, Matt, for his job in Coastal Management. We wish them both the best!

With Laura’s farewell, the BHA welcomes its newest staff members, Anna King and Kara Nunnally. We are thrilled that they are here with us!

Learn more about Anna and Kara on our website, www.beauforthistoricsite.org.

STAFF TRANSITIONS at the BHA

7September 2014

New & Renewing Members

Heritage ClubMr. & Mrs. Douglas BradyMr. & Mrs. Lonnie Poole

BenefactorMr. & Mrs. John HinesDr. & Mrs. Sam C. Williams

PatronMr. & Mrs. Steve BishopMr. & Mrs. Sam Q.

Carlisle, IIMr. & Mrs. Gilles CloutierMr. & Mrs. David GoistMr. & Mrs. Ray HarrisMr. & Mrs. Worth HarrisMr. & Mrs. Keith HenryMs. Sally HoytInlet InnDr. & Mrs. H.H.

Newsome, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Richard OlsenMr. & Mrs. Greg PattersonDr. & Mrs. William ProcterMr. & Mrs. Robert SafritMr. & Mrs. Robert H.

StephensDr. Geralene M. SuttonThe General StoreWilliam Smith Seafood

SponsorMs. Cheryl BalthropBeaufort Trading CompanyMr. & Mrs. Tom BellMr. & Mrs. Daniel S. ByrumCol. & Mrs. Walter M. FittsMs. Mary Ann FitzgeraldMs. Mindy FitzpatrickMr. Thomas ForresterMr. & Mrs. Jack GardnerMr. & Mrs. George GibbsMr. & Mrs. David

Hawkins, IIMr. & Mrs. John W. LewisMs. Linda LoweMr. & Mrs. Terry MikelsOld Seaport InnMr. & Mrs. George RoseMrs. Gerda SanchezMr. & Mrs. Al SheppardSpouter InnMr. Scott Taylor and

Ms. Lenore MeadowsMr. & Mrs. Philip H.

WhitleyDr. & Mrs. Kenneth W.

WilkinsWillis Insurance AgencyMr. & Mrs. Danny WilsonMs. Karen Wilson

April 28th - August 6th, 2014

Heritage ClubMr. Casey Wagner

PatronMr. & Mrs. James Greene

SponsorMr. & Mrs. Don EitnerFloyd’s 1921Ms. Carole JonesMr. & Mrs. Robert MurrayMr. & Mrs. Scott NelsonMr. Michael RaveMr. W. Douglas StarrMr. & Mrs. David TalbotMr. & Mrs. John WatkinsMr. & Mrs. Jim Williams

DonorDr. & Mrs. Bill CoxMs. Miriam MarksMr. William H. MartinMs. Diane MeelheimMr. & Mrs. Gary ThompsonMr. & Mrs. Peter Williams

ContributorMr. & Mrs. Gerald FrancisMr. & Mrs. Rich JohnsonMs. Fran Pigott-HardingMr. & Mrs. Matt SlagelMs. Pamela Tripsas

Student / SeniorMs. Mary BerkelhammerMr. & Mrs. James E. FieldMr. Donald McCallMr. & Mrs. Stephen

Sprague

NEW MEMBERS

Many thanks to all the individuals, businesses, & organizations listed above for their new and renewing BHA membership. The support of our members at every level of contribution is

invaluable.

DonorMs. Dale BridgesMs. Cathey BoltonMr. & Mrs. Robert BresciaMs. Marge CristobalMr. & Mrs. Richard EvansMr. & Mrs. Christian

HollandHomeport Real EstateMr. & Mrs. James C. KraftMr. & Mrs. James LanierMr. & Mrs. Ron MastenMr. W. David McFadyen, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Jerome SinkMr. & Mrs. Adriaan

TroelemanMs. Jane B. WalterMr. & Mrs. Romas WhiteMr. Robert M. Wilson

ContributorMs. Donna BabingtonMs. Karen BaggottMs. Pat BakerMr. & Mrs. Milton S.

Brown, IIIMrs. Albert ChappellMr. & Mrs. Scott HalsoMr. & Mrs. Rusty HamrickMs. Janet E. HartmanMs. Mary B. HunningsMr. & Mrs. Ernest RossMr. & Mrs. Fred SchachterMr. & Mrs. Christopher

SiegelMr. Jimmy Craig WombleMr. Allen Woodard

Student / SeniorMs. Sara Jean BarbeeMs. Neva BridgesMrs. Mary EnkeMs. Mary Ann FinchMs. Michelle GatesMs. Nancy GorrMs. Mary HeimMs. Georgia MasonMr. & Mrs. John H.

MaucherMrs. Verena J. MurvinMrs. Sue PerkinsMrs. Francis PittmanMr. & Mrs. W. Stanley

Potter, Jr. Ms. Lawrinda ShanksMrs. Hazel SimpsonMr. & Mrs. George WallsMr. & Mrs. Robert WarnkeMrs. Edith Welch

RENEWING MEMBERS

BEAUFORT HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION150 Turner Street

Beaufort, NC 28516-0363(252) 728-5225 | (800) 575-7483

(252) 728-4966 Faxe-mail: pr@beauforthistoricsite.org

www.beauforthistoricsite.org

Nonprofit org

U.S. Postage PAID

Beaufort, NC

Permit No. 32

Help preserve Beaufort’sheritage & become a member of the

Beaufort Historical Association

Card # ____________________________________________Exp: _____ 3-Digit Code _____ Billing Zip ____________

We accept Check Visa MasterCard AmExPlease mail checks to 150 Turner Street, Beaufort NC 28516

Name _________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________

City _________________________ State _____Zip ___________

Phone _________________________________________________

Email _________________________________________________

$25 Student/Sr. Citizen $35 Contributor $60 Donor

~ Membership Categories ~ $100 Sponsor $250 Patron $500 Benefactor

$1,000 Heritage Club $2,500 Beaufort Circle $5,000 Somerset Circle

To research, preserve and interpret the cultural, architectural and historical heritage of Beaufortand Carteret County and to interest and educatecurrent and future generations of this heritage.

HAPPENINGSHISTORIC

Membership Meeting & Volunteer Picnic ......................................... SEPT. 23 | 5:30 pm

All are invited to enjoy Roland’s BBQ as we thank our members and volunteers at this event! Be sure to RSVP!

Harvest Time ......................... OCT. 13-17 & 20-24 | 9 am - 12 pmFourth grade classes are invited to the Site to experience colonial life in a historic setting. Reservations required.

Fall Party ............................................................ OCT. 18 | 6:30 pmHeld at the beautiful homes of Bob & Donna Ivey and Bill & Dale Pully, this year’s party features artist Jim Carson, with live music by Mike Minguez & Lou Pedro and delicious food by Beaufort Grocery Co.

Jumble Sale ................................................. NOV. 22 | 9 am - 3 pmThe Beaufort Historic Site transforms into an old-fashioned flea market, with vendors selling art, handmade crafts, holiday gifts, antiques, books, & more! Vendor information is avaliable.

Community Thanksgiving Feast ..... NOV. 23 | 11:30 am - 1 pmMake plans early to attend this traditional turkey dinner at the Beaufort Historic Site with food prepared by some of the finest restaurants in Beaufort! Tickets $20 in advance; $23 on the day.