“Beaufort
Porches”
The Beaufort Business Association and Beaufort
artist Mary Faith Warshaw produced this poster of some of Beaufort’s
unique porches. The artist’s commissioned paintings are
an ongoing effort to document the historical and architectural
significance of the homes of Beaufort-by-the-Sea, North Carolina’s
third oldest town. Proceeds from the sale of these reproductions
will be used to support local projects and cultural events, all
in an effort to help preserve Beaufort’s
heritage.
The Beaufort Fence is distinctive with
its “up and down” pickets.
In Beaufort’s early days fences were required to have a “paled
in” or
pointed stake characteristic. This may have been due to an old law intended
to contain farm animals. Part of the law stated that residents were allowed
to catch and kill a pig found running in the streets, but they had to give
half to the churchwardens who would distribute it to the hungry.
All posters
are hand-signed and measure 18 by 24 inches. Send a check for $30 (includes
shipping) to: Beaufort Business Association, P.O. Box 56, Beaufort, NC 28516.
Submit your complete mailing address with your order.
For more information
about Mary Warshaw’s art, visit www.marywarshaw.com
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