St. Helena's Anglican Church
St. Helena's Anglican Church
St. Helena's Anglican Church
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rmathis00
Spartanburg, SC34 contributions
Mar 2012 • Couples
Rating a church sure seems funny, because this is still a fully functioning, vibrant Episcopal Church. Keep that in mind if you are visiting during services. They are celebrating their 300th anniversary this year (formed in 1712). This may be the most historical church in South Carolina, if not the country. The cemetery alone if full of the rich history of Beaufort County's role in the founding and evolution of the United States. It contains British officers, colonials, as well as Civil War graves. It is worth spending a little time on the grounds of the church. It's not very far at all from Bay Street.
Written 27 March 2012
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Chris D
Beaufort, SC1,626 contributions
From the water, Beaufort's skyline is punctured by two elegant steeples, one of which belongs to the beautiful St. Helena's Episcopal Church. Established in 1712 (one year after Beaufort's founding date), this congregation is the oldest in the community and one of the oldest in America. The church has been renovated four times throughout the years and has a simple yet refined interior space that features a balcony area and a lovely alter.
For many though, the real interest is just outside the doors in the hauntingly beautiful churchyard. Surrounded by an ancient brick wall, the church yard features burial sites dating back to the Revolutionary War. You will see old tombstones and family plot sites along with immaculate landscaping and the occasional flag, signaling if a deceased was of the American, British, or Confederate forces. Legendary Southern names like Rhett, Barnwell, Heyward, and Elliott all were parishioners at St. Helena's.
The church hosts weekly organ concerts in the fall and a tour of homes in spring.
For many though, the real interest is just outside the doors in the hauntingly beautiful churchyard. Surrounded by an ancient brick wall, the church yard features burial sites dating back to the Revolutionary War. You will see old tombstones and family plot sites along with immaculate landscaping and the occasional flag, signaling if a deceased was of the American, British, or Confederate forces. Legendary Southern names like Rhett, Barnwell, Heyward, and Elliott all were parishioners at St. Helena's.
The church hosts weekly organ concerts in the fall and a tour of homes in spring.
Written 9 June 2010
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natur0path1
St. Marys, GA6 contributions
Feb 2013 • Friends
Take a moment to go back 300 years in history! This is a peaceful place for reflection and to see the wonderful ones who served our great country and built this beautiful town. The graves next to the church will give you pause and time to reflect on our wonderful heritage. What a treasure to have and be able to view in and out!
Written 25 February 2013
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OTCHmama
Lindon, UT129 contributions
Oct 2019
Historic markers give an overview of the church’s importance to the area. I enjoyed walking around the grounds. The surroundings are beautiful. Park on the street.
Written 15 October 2019
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Chelly55
Spring Hill, FL34 contributions
Dec 2018
Beautiful church and graveyard on sight. You can see the bell tower from far away. Easy to walk to. We were able to take great pictures.
Written 12 February 2019
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RWE
8 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
A docent was on hand to answer our questions. The graveyard is very interesting. The church is lovely. well worth a stop while you are visiting Beaufort!
Written 31 January 2019
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Cecile N. Y
44 contributions
June 2018 • Friends
We were warmly welcomed by a knowledgeable docent. His narration of the church's history made it come alive. And this church has had an extraordinary history dating back to the Revolutionary War. Even if there is no docent on duty when you go walking around the grave yard gives you a feel for the history of the area
Written 26 June 2018
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Vickistravels2013
Wheaton, IL128 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
The docent gave us an overview of the church and its history. He answered all of our questions. He then told us some facts about the graveyard and was nice enough to go outside and point out some interesting graves. We wandered around the graveyard for quite awhile trying to read the oldest markers.
Written 26 February 2018
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Scott H
San Francisco, CA54 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
We stumbled across St Helena's while exploring the pretty streets of Beaufort. It came as a surprise that the church is one of the country's oldest and that its atmospheric cemetery is home to congressmen, veterans of the revolutionary and civil wars, and even a survivor of the famed Charge of the Light Brigade. Inside the church, a friendly member of the congregation was on hand to answer my questions. Worth stopping by if you find yourself in Beaufort.
Written 4 May 2017
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raymonds480
Beaufort, SC7 contributions
June 2014 • Family
Beautiful old church - established 1712 - churchyard is the resting place for Revolutionary War soldiers (both Patriots and British), Confederate soldiers, and members of old Beaufort families. Docents on duty most days to show off the inside and share the history of this beloved place.
Written 8 June 2014
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What union doctor used the church as a hospital during the civil war?
Written 27 July 2015
The Historic Beaufort Foundation Guide says only that "Federal troops adapted the church for use as a hospital, uprooting slabs from the graveyard for use as operating tables. The present altar was built and donated by the sailors of the U.S.S. New Hampshire stationed here during Reconstruction."
There is no mention of any Union doctor(s).
Written 28 July 2015
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