“In every town across Eastern North Carolina, the heart of the place stays the same — whether the tourists are here or gone. That steady, everyday heartbeat is what the Invasion Series is here to show.”
Beaufort’s Commercial Fishing Docks Invasion
Beaufort, NC, began as a late 1600s fishing village ("Fishtown"), with its economy built on natural resources, especially the massive menhaden fishery in the 20th century, which became the region's lifeblood, processing fish for oil and fertilizer. This era saw hundreds of workers and factories, with the industry thriving until the last plant closed in 2005, transitioning Beaufort from a major industrial fishing hub to a town known for its rich maritime heritage and sportfishing. Fulcher’s and Ted & Todd’s still carry on the commercial industry.
I randomly select towns across Eastern NC to invade. No not like that, just with my camera and lens. My eye looks for the things that build the heart and soul of a downtown area. My hopes are to bring attention to these towns and remind people of where these towns once stood tall and with pride. The history that lives in the streets and in the brick and mortar of every town.
-Jeff
