What You Will Do
Pat Conroy's family moved to Beaufort when he was 15. He adopted Beaufort as his home and Beaufort adopted Pat as our own! Join us on this 1 1/2 hour tour of "Pat's Conroy's Beaufort," from his boyhood home to his favorite restaurant to Prince of Tides and Great Santini locations in the film adaptations of Pat's such autobiographical novels.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
We leave from the benches at the entrance to Waterfront Park. If you park at 1006 Bay Street, which is the Beaufort Downtown Marina, walk towards the boats on the water and look to the left and you will see the benches. One of the benches says "here are my plans for Saturday."
1
Beaufort Tours
5 minutes
Our tour begins at 1006 Bay Street, in front of the Beaufort Downtown Marina Ship's Store.
2
Beaufort National Cemetery
10 minutes
Pat's father, the Great Santini, is buried here, as well as Pat's mother Peg. It is also the scene of the "missing man fly-over" in the movie "The Great Santini."
3
Pat Conroy Literary Center
At the end of the tour you will have the option to be dropped off here. Open Thursday through Sunday, noon till 4pm.
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