In 1960 a few local citizens formed the Beaufort Historical Association, not only to help celebrate the town's 250th birthday, but also to initiate plans and guidelines to preserve the aging, but historically important structures in town. After property was purchased, houses and historic buildings were acquired and moved to the site. Volunteers in period dress provide tours for three of the buildings on the site. The BHA's red English bus also provides tours of the historic district. Beaufort Historic Site
