Artist Extraordinaire!

We have a favorite local artist, Mac Rogers, who has a gift for capturing the beauty of Beaufort on canvas.

He is currently the featured artist at our local art association.

The above painting is of 'Secession House' here in town.

The gentlemen pictured are the individuals who met at the house on December 20, 1860 just before they headed for Charleston to sign the secession papers.

The above painting is of the 'Planter' gunship on the morning it was commendeered by Robert Smalls during the civil war.

He escaped to Union territory with the ship and then joined the Union in the fight against the Confederacy.

This painting is the marsh overlooking the Beaufort skyline.

A blue heron on Polowana Island at sunrise.

Sunset at Lands End.

Needless to say Mac has a gift for capturing the beauty of the Lowcountry.

For more about Mac Rogers and his work visit

http://thecoastalgallery.com/

Beautiful Beaufort

As part of Beaufort's tricentennial celebration I thought I would share some of the amazing things that make Beaufort one of the most beautiful places in the world.

The architecture...

the sunsets...

the flowers...

the moonlight...

the churches...

waterfront park...

the history...

downtown...

the graveyards...

and the natural beauty.

What can I say, Beaufort is beautiful!

Sunday Wisdom

"Every word of God is flawless;

he is a shield to those who take refuge in him."

Proverbs 30: 5, NIV

From Regency to Robert Burns

We have been history hopping for the past week:).

Last Thursday we attended a gathering at the newly rennovated Masonic Lodge.

The building is from the early 1890's and had fallen into terrible disrepair.

It was being held up by wooden poles!

As you can see after several years of work the building is once again in use.

As part of the rennovation all of the original features inside were kept.

On Friday night we were the greeters for the third and final part of a historic lecture series celebrating Beaufort's tricentennial.

Darryl and our good friend, Louise, outside of the church.

Darryl and I greet guests attending the lecture which on this night was about the Civil War.

Guests were even greeted by soldiers, both Confederate and Union.

St. Helena Episcipal Church was founded in 1712, the building was constructed in 1724.

It continues to be an active congregation to this day.

On Saturday we were off to Seabrook Island for the Jane Austen Society luncheon.

The tables were set for a delicious meal of grilled salmon over couscous with chocolate pecan pie for dessert.

My Mr. Darcy enjoying the view.

I portrayed Jane Austen and hubby was Mr. Darcy:).

Later that evening we attended a party honoring the famous Scottish poet,

Robert Burns.

After feasting on Scottish fare and visiting with friends, several people read their favorite Robert Burns poems.

Of course, all of this time travel has worn me out.

I think I'll take a hint from Kramer and catch a quick cat nap:).

Sunday Wisdom

"The name of the Lord is a strong tower;

the righteous run to it and are safe."

"Psalm 18: 10, NIV