Kevin Phillips, Port Royal Mayor

08/31/2026

We’re celebrating the Spanish Moss Trail connection in Port Royal!
Join us Wednesday, September 2nd at 5 PM for the Grand Opening of the Port Royal Crossing on the Spanish Moss Trail.
Come help us celebrate this exciting addition to one of the Lowcountry’s favorite trails. We’ll see you there!

08/30/2026

08/30/2026

Construction on Paris Avenue is moving along and businesses are open!
Be sure to continue to support all the businesses that are in and around The Harbour Village:
Bracken and Bone
Chef Frank's
Coast Roast
Griddle & Grits
New York Style Pizza

08/24/2026

🌀 A friendly reminder from the Town of Port Royal:

The best time to prepare for a hurricane is before one is in the forecast.

✔️ Check your emergency kit.
✔️ Charge your devices.
✔️ Know your evacuation zone.
✔️ Secure outdoor items.
✔️ Follow trusted local updates.

A little preparation today can bring a lot of peace of mind tomorrow.

Stay safe, Port Royal. 💙

08/17/2026

🍦👮 Join us for **Chill with the Chief!**

One of the best parts of living in Port Royal is the opportunity to connect with one another, and this is a great chance to do just that.

Come out to **John Parker Park** on **Wednesday, August 19, at 5:30 PM** for an evening of free ice cream and conversation with **Chief Jeff Meyers** and members of the Port Royal Police Department.

Whether you have a question, want to meet the officers who serve our community, or simply want to enjoy an ice cream treat with your family, we'd love to see you there.

Events like this help strengthen the relationships that make Port Royal such a special place to call home.

We'll see you at the park!

08/11/2026

Before the Demolition of the Sea Island Apartments, that will ultimately make way for the VA Hospital Construction. The Contractor has agreed to allow our first responders to use the buildings for important training exercises. Thank you.

🚨 TRAINING NOTICE – SEA ISLAND APARTMENTS 🚒

Over the next couple of weeks, you may see an increase in emergency vehicles at Sea Island Apartments, located at 1830 Ribaut Road.

Our department has been given a unique opportunity to conduct extensive training inside these buildings alongside our automatic and mutual aid partners before the complex is demolished.

This hands-on training will allow firefighters from across our area to work together, practice real-world fireground operations, and further prepare for emergencies in the communities we serve.

The Sea Island Apartments property will eventually make way for construction of the new VA clinic right here in Port Royal, making this a great opportunity to put the buildings to good use before they come down.

08/10/2026

🔬🚀 You don't want to miss the **10th Annual Port Royal Sound Foundation STEAM Festival**, a day filled with hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, and exciting opportunities to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

Whether your child loves building, discovering, creating, or simply asking "why," there's something for every curious mind.

This event has become a favorite tradition for families across the Lowcountry, and it's easy to see why. You'll leave having learned something new while making great memories together.

Thank you to the Port Royal Sound Foundation and all of the volunteers and partners who make this incredible event possible year after year.

I hope to see you there!

08/10/2026

BE PART OF OUR 500 YEAR CELEBRATION!
(Free & open to the public)

A few more details about what will happen at our celebration on August 18, 2026:

Proposed Agenda for Parris Island-Santa Elena 500 Year Rededication

1030 (No later than) process through gate security.
1045 gather at the Santa Elena site
1100 Commence
-MCRD-PI Opening Remarks
-Reading of the Beaufort County Proclamation (TBD).
-Unveil the updated marker (BCHS and Town of PR reps).
-Dr. Larry Rowland-4 minute historical significance of 1526 Ayllon and Santa Elena naming.
-Dr. Chester DePratter(archaeologist who excavated much of the site)-4 min. San Miguel de Gualdape search, Santa Elena colony archaeological significance.
-President of the BCHS- 2 min. remarks
-Town of Port Royal- 2 min. remarks
-Group photo
1130 Conclude
1145 No-Host lunch at "Traditions" on PI

**SPECIAL NOTE: If you do not have military credentials to obtain entry to the Base, arrive early with driver's license, proof of insurance & registration and tell gate guard you are attending a Museum event at the Santa Elena site!