The Lady’s Island Middle School Junior Leadership class visited downtown Beaufort for a day of learning about Beaufort’s government and history. The government lesson was delivered by Mayor Keyserling with assistance from Ivette Burgess. The Mayor gave the class an overview on how local government works and how the mayor and the community interact with each other to solve problems and issues. After Mayor Keyserling spoke in the City Council chambers, the class had the opportunity to visit the Beaufort Museum on the bottom floor of City Hall. Mrs. Lang gave a detailed tour about Beaufort’s past. Then the class visited the Beaufort National Cemetery on Boundary Street where Mrs. Pat Simmons talked to the leadership class about how the cemetery began under the direction of Abraham Lincoln in 1863. After having lunch at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, the class had the opportunity to learn about Beaufort’s past from Southurn Rose Buggy Tour. Larry was our knowledgeable tour guide and Rocky pulled the carriage around town. As the students viewed the antebellum homes and beautiful gardens, the class began to understand the importance of the past and how as young leaders they can begin to shape Beaufort’s future.