The Beaufort Historical Association

The BHA is a private, non-profit, membership and volunteer based organization founded in 1960 by a group of Carteret County citizens without the aid of grants and public funds. The organization owns and operates the Beaufort Historic Site, which depicts 18th and 19th century life in Beaufort and includes six authentically restored historic buildings open for tours year round. The site is open to the public and staffed six-days a week, year round, and seven days a week June - August. The Robert W. and Elva Faison Safrit Historical Center provides information on area events and services every day.

Mission Statement

To research, preserve and interpret the cultural, architectural, and historical heritage of Beaufort and Carteret County and to interest and educate current and future generations of this coastal heritage.

Board of Governors

Bill Kaeser, President
Larry Jones, 1st Vice President
Dick Bierly, 2nd Vice President
Joanie King, Secretary
Lucia Stanley, Treasurer
Chuck Bland, Assistant Treasurer

Members at large: