St. Helena Island, October 17, 2025
News Summary
The 3rd Annual Fort Fremont Harvest Festival will be held at the Fort Fremont Preserve, inviting visitors to enjoy period-themed games, music, food vendors, and crafts. This year’s festival features more local food options and educational reenactments, making it an engaging experience for all ages. With no admission fee and a free shuttle service, attendees can explore the historical fort and its preservation efforts by the Friends of Fort Fremont organization.
St. Helena Island, SC to Host 3rd Annual Fort Fremont Harvest Festival on November 2nd
The 3rd Annual Fort Fremont Harvest Festival is set to take place on Sunday, November 2nd, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Fort Fremont Preserve, located at 1124 Land’s End Road, St. Helena Island, SC. The festival, which is free to attend, invites visitors to experience a time capsule to 1910, complete with period games for both children and adults.
This year’s event promises to showcase an array of activities, including music, food, crafts, and volunteers dressed in period-appropriate costumes. While admission to the festival is free, attendees will have the opportunity to purchase food and crafts at the event. To facilitate access, a complimentary shuttle service will be provided from Land’s End Woodlands Road, located approximately one mile from the Preserve.
Enhanced Features for 2019
In comparison to previous years, this year’s festival will benefit from a greater number of local food vendors, as well as history displays from area non-profits and a variety of hands-on activities. A special highlight will be a reenactment of Teddy Roosevelt’s historic charge up San Juan Hill, adding an engaging educational element to the festival.
The Fort Fremont Preserve
The Fort Fremont Preserve, which hosts the festival, spans 18 acres of land originally constructed in 1898 during the Spanish-American War. The fort was built to defend the Port Royal Sound and the Naval Station at Parris Island. Beaufort County acquired this land with the intention of utilizing it as a passive park, ensuring the preservation of the site for public enjoyment.
Visitors to the Preserve can enjoy features such as mixed hardwood forests, walking trails, a picnic pavilion, remnants of historic batteries, and a History Center filled with a diorama and period artifacts. The Preserve is available to the public free of charge, seven days a week from dawn to dusk, while the History Center’s exhibit hall is open Friday through Sunday and staffed by Friends of Fort Fremont volunteers.
Collaboration for Preservation
The Friends of Fort Fremont collaborate with Beaufort County, striving to promote and preserve Fort Fremont’s historical and cultural resources. These efforts include interpreting the history of the site for visitors, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of this significant landmark.
For those looking for more information about the festival, additional details can be found at www.fortfremont.org.
FAQ
What are the dates and times of the Fort Fremont Harvest Festival?
The 3rd Annual Fort Fremont Harvest Festival will take place on Sunday, November 2nd, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
Where is the festival located?
The event will be held at the Fort Fremont Preserve, located at 1124 Land’s End Road, St. Helena Island, SC.
Is there an admission fee for the festival?
There is no admission fee for the festival.
What activities will be featured at the festival?
Visitors will experience a time capsule to 1910 with period games for both children and adults, along with music, food, crafts, and volunteers in period-appropriate costumes.
Will food and crafts be available for purchase?
Yes, food and crafts will be available for purchase at the event.
Is shuttle service available?
Free shuttle service will be provided from Land’s End Woodlands Road, approximately one mile from the Preserve.
What is the background of the Fort Fremont Preserve?
Fort Fremont was originally constructed in 1898 during the Spanish-American War to defend the Port Royal Sound and the Naval Station at Parris Island. Beaufort County purchased 18 acres of the original fort to use as a passive park.
What features are available at the Fort Fremont Preserve?
The Preserve includes mixed hardwood forest, walking trails, a picnic pavilion, remnants of historic batteries, and a History Center with a diorama and period artifacts.
When is the Preserve open to the public?
The Preserve is open to the public free of charge, seven days a week from dawn to dusk.
What are the hours for the History Center?
The History Center’s exhibit hall is open Friday through Sunday and is staffed by Friends of Fort Fremont volunteers.
Who collaborates with Beaufort County in the preservation efforts of Fort Fremont?
The Friends of Fort Fremont collaborate with Beaufort County to promote and preserve Fort Fremont’s historical and cultural resources and to interpret its history for visitors.
Key Features of the Fort Fremont Harvest Festival
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Date and Time | November 2nd, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm |
| Location | Fort Fremont Preserve, 1124 Land’s End Road, St. Helena Island, SC |
| Admission Fee | No admission fee |
| Activities | Time capsule games, music, food, crafts, reenactments |
| Food and Crafts | Available for purchase |
| Shuttle Service | Free shuttle from Land’s End Woodlands Road |
| Preserve Features | Walking trails, picnic pavilion, History Center, historic artifacts |
| Open Hours | Seven days a week from dawn to dusk |
| History Center Hours | Friday through Sunday |
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: South Carolina
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