Beaufort in Beaufort County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

United When the Impossible Suddenly Became Possible

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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 23, 2026

1. United When the Impossible Suddenly Became Possible Marker

Inscription.
About the Bench
The Reconstruction period, the era immediately following the Civil War and emancipation, teaches us when it comes to justice and equality—what may seem impossible is indeed possible. And it all began right here, in our South Carolina Sea Islands.

The Second Founding of America: Reconstruction Beaufort is a non-for-profit corporation, working in collaboration with The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. The mission of Reconstruction Beaufort is to uncover the truth and tell and teach missing parts of our nation's history.

Sponsor: Reconstruction Beaufort
Artist: Ginger Wareham, Owner & Creative Director of EatStayPlayBeaufort and PickleJuice

About the Artist
Ginger Noah Wareham has always had a love for bright, fun colors. At the age of 5, her parents set her creative spirit free letting her paint murals on her own bedroom walls. From this point, her soul was struck with the passion to create and inspire using her artistic gift.

Today, Ginger is the Owner & Creative Director of PickleJuice and EatStayPlayBeaufort. She specializes in digital design and marketing solutions but also loves to break away from the tech and get her hands messy. When asked by her friend and Mayor of Beaufort, Billy Keyserling,

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if she would be willing to work on this project, she jumped at the opportunity. Not only is this an amazing community project launched by the Beaufort Cultural District, but Reconstruction in Beaufort is something we all need to learn more about.

Erected by Beaufort Cultural District.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Civil Rights • Women.

Location. 32° 25.953′ N, 80° 40.247′ W. Marker is in Beaufort, South Carolina, in Beaufort County. It is at the intersection of Craven Street and Scott Street, on the right when traveling east on Craven Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 706 Craven St, Beaufort SC 29902, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Lowcountry

and on the Sea Islands.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A City Transformed (here, next to this marker); City Meat Market & Firehouse (here, next to this marker); Discovering the Reconstruction Era in Beaufort County, South Carolina (a few steps from this marker); Beaufort Arsenal (within shouting distance of this marker); Beth Israel Synagogue (within shouting distance of this marker); Beaufort Female Benevolent Society (within shouting

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 23, 2026

2. United When the Impossible Suddenly Became Possible Marker

distance of this marker); Dr. Henry Woodward, Surgeon 1646-1686 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Beaufort Firehouse & City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beaufort.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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