From staff reports
The annual Lafayette Soirée hosted by Historic Beaufort Foundation (HBF) is set for 6:30 to 10 p.m., Saturday, May 6, on the banks of the Beaufort River in Spanish Point.
The garden party will feature a sampling of Lowcountry cuisine and a taste of traditional Lafayette Cakes, perfectly curated libations, a silent auction, and live music with East Coast Party band. This year’s Soirée will be held on the lawns of adjoining homes in Spanish Point, owned by Richard Gray, Sr. and Herb and Marjorie Gray.
Historic Beaufort Foundation (HBF) has played a significant role in the preservation and conservation of Beaufort County’s historic resources for more than six decades. Proceeds from the Soirée support the ongoing preservation and protection of Beaufort’s historic and architectural heritage.
“Protecting Beaufort’s distinctive historic character for future generations is something we hold dear, so it is truly an honor to co-chair the 2023 Lafayette Soirée with Michelle and Jeff Hiers in support of Historic Beaufort Foundation’s ongoing preservation efforts. Through the graciousness of the Grays the Soirée continues to be one of the Lowcountry’s most memorable events,” Amélie Cromer, hosting with her husband Phil Cromer, said in a news release.
The Lafayette Soirée is one of Beaufort’s most anticipated events. Tickets are available now (HBF members, $150, non-members $175) and can be purchased online at HistoricBeaufort.org or by calling the HBF office at 843-379-3331.
“We always have a wonderful time with this event and it’s become much more than a fundraiser, it’s truly a Lowcountry community gathering,” HBF Executive Director Cynthia Jenkins said in a news release. “Tickets typically sell out so we are hoping that anyone interested in joining us will sign up now.”
Historic Beaufort Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit education foundation created to preserve, protect, and present sites and artifacts of historic, architectural, and cultural interest throughout Beaufort County. For more information on the entity’s mission and history, visit historicbeaufort.org.
