Recording of "Duels in Beaufort District" is Now Available!

Settling matters of honor according to accepted practice was an important part of being a gentleman in the 18th and 19th centuries - and some of these activities had deadly consequences. 

You will learn about some of the little known duels held in Beaufort District South Carolina from law enforcement professional and historian Neil Baxley in this all virtual first lecture in the Season 5 Beaufort History Museum – Beaufort County Library local history program series.  

Presenter bio:

A native of North Carolina, Neil Baxley spent 4 years in the Marine Corps before joining the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Department more than 35 years ago. In 2013, Col. Baxley was put in charge of Beaufort County’s Emergency Management Division.

In his spare time, he studies and writes history. He’s given presentations at the South Carolina Archives and at area museums and libraries. He’s authored two Confederate regimental history books, Walk in the Light: The Journey of the 10^th and 19^th South Carolina Volunteer Infantry (2013) and No Prouder Fate: The Story of the 11^th South Carolina Volunteer Infantry (2009) and the foreword to Confederate General Stephen Elliott: Beaufort Legend, Charleston Hero by D. Michael Thomas (2020). 

We hope that you enjoy learning about this seldom discussed activity of the 18th and 19th centuries. The video will be available for viewing on the Beaufort County Library’s YouTube Channel from October 19 to November 9, 2021: https://youtu.be/Dky4QObdP1k.