The Lafayette Soiree is an annual fundraiser for the Verdier House that commemorates the visit of the Marquis de Lafayette to Beaufort in 1826. It is held outdoors in late April. Anecdotal evidence indicates Lafayette spoke to the people of Beaufort from the portico of the Verdier House before being received at a formal reception at William Elliott's home at 1103 Bay Street. The Soiree features excellent food, silent and live auctions and music.

The Annual Oyster Roast, held in late January on the banks of the Beaufort River, is HBF's 1st annual membership drive. In this traditional Lowcountry experience, steaming hot oysters roasted over open fires, hot soup and beverages are served to hundreds who are dressed for Beaufort¹s coldest days. Bonfires, music, food and drink combine to attract new members and old.

Connoisseurs Days feature day trips to other historic sites and are sponsored in the Spring. ÊSmall groups travel by van or small bus and enjoyed guided tours and special meals in special settings. Some of the excursions have included St.Simon's Island, Savannah's homes and private gardens and private homes in Charleston and Natchez, MS.

Docent Day is set aside in late winter for the entire docent corps to travel together to other historic sites to see how they are interpreted. It is HBF's annual thank-you to the docents who volunteer in the Verdier House and at the Beaufort Museum year-round.