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The Town of Port Royal was named one of Budget Travel magazine’s “Coolest Small Towns in America.” The magazine highlighted up-and-coming cities with populations of less than 10,000 or “Main Street, U.S.A., places where you find real people, excited to be part of their communities,” according to CBS. Port Royal was chosen for its Southern charm that locals embrace.
Last month, the Town of Port Royal made significant strides at jump-starting the Port Royal Area Heritage Trail, a comprehensive guide of historical markers and locations throughout Port Royal, Beaufort and St. Helena. Officials are hoping that by September, maps showing walking and driving routes to historic buildings, homes and sites will be available at visitors centers, government facilities and businesses throughout the community.
The $10,000 project is part of the South Carolina Preserve America Initiative. Port Royal gave $5,000 as part of a matching grant with the S.C. Department of Archives and History. More information will soon be found in an online guide at portroyalheritagetrail.com, which offers printable maps and details about each site.
Additionally, Port Royal will submit a nomination for the historic Union Church of Port Royal to be added to the National Historic Register as part of the project.
