28 January 2026

Local History Program: BDC Field Trip to the Beaufort National Cemetery with Bonnie Wade-Mucia

On Saturday, February 7th, the BDC is going on a Field Trip to the Beaufort National Cemetery - and you're invited! Docent and historian Bonnie Wade-Mucia will be our tour guide. 

Bonnie Wade Mucia, AG® is an Accredited Genealogist in the New England region and is the owner of Keeper of the Past Genealogy, LLC. She serves as the Director of the Mayflower Families Silver Books Project for the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, where she concentrates on the descendants of Mayflower passengers. In addition, Bonnie is a volunteer docent and historian at Beaufort National Cemetery and has conducted military repatriation casework for the U.S. Army and the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) on World War II soldiers. She has published numerous articles in respected genealogical journals and delivered lectures on various topics. Originally from Rhode Island, Bonnie now resides in Bluffton, South Carolina with her husband, Joseph.

The tour will begin promptly at 1 PM and will last approximately 1 hour. 

Register for the tour at the Event Page on the BCL's brand new calendar.

Please note:
  • Transportation to the Beaufort National Cemetery is on your own. Carpooling is encouraged as parking is limited.
  • Please arrive at the National Cemetery (1601 Boundary Street) before 1 PM to ensure that you are not left behind.
  • Please dress comfortably in clothes and shoes that will support an hour-long walk outdoors.

Reminder: The Library system will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026 in honor of Presidents Day. 

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