Fort Frederick Heritage Preserve Public Tours
Construction of Fort Frederick was completed in 1734 by the British colonial government.
SCDNR archaeologists set the grid for shovel testing at Fort Frederick Heritage Preserve.
19th century artifacts discovered during December 2014 excavations.
A shovel test next to the wall of Fort Frederick reveals new clues about the property's history.
Place: Fort Frederick Heritage Preserve, Beaufort County
Dates: January 16, January 23, January 30, and February 6, 2015
Time: 11am and 2pm
Archaeological excavations and tabby restoration are taking place at Fort Frederick Heritage Preserve in Beaufort County, and you are invited to join us!
Come to the preserve on one of four Friday Public Days to learn about the history of Fort Frederick, how to make tabby, and what the archaeologists are discovering.
Guided tours will begin at 11am and 2pm. Please call Meg Gaillard, SCDNR Heritage Trust archaeologist at 803-734-0658 to schedule groups of 20 or more.
