The Fall Festival of House & Gardens benfits the Historic Beaufort Foundation and offers a unique look at the history of Beaufort, SC. Every year private homeowners, plantations, and churches open up to help showcase a variety of historic sites with great cultural and architectural significance to the area. The Historic Beaufort Foundation's mission is to protect and preserve the historic sites and artifacts throughout Beaufort, SC. The Fall Festival along with many other events help to educate and present Beaufort's history to residents and visitors alike.