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The Reconstruction era,1861-1900 the historic period in which the United States grappled with the question of how to integrate millions of newly freed African Americans into social, political, economic, and labor systems, was a time of significant transformation. The people, places, and events in Beaufort County, South Carolina, reflect on the most important issues of this tumultuous time period.

Map showing location of park.

Opt Outside With Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

2024-11-18

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park invites the public to attend a free Junior Ranger Park Explorer Program at Camp Saxton on November 29, 2024 any time between 11 am and 2 pm.

A series of upright exhibit panels in a room with wooden panels. Most prominent is a panel with a map of the coast of South Carolina with the title Lay of the Land

"Lay of the Land” Opens to the Public

2024-11-14

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park invites the public to attend a free program celebrating the opening of the park’s visitor center exhibit, Lay of the Land. The program will take place Saturday November 23 at 1 pm at the park visitor center, located at 706 Craven Street in downtown Beaufort.

One story brick building with a sign that says Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park Announces a Finding of No Significant Impact and Finalization of the Park’s General Management Plan

2024-10-18

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park is pleased to announce the availability of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the historic park’s General Management Plan/Environmental Assessment (plan/EA). The FONSI, signed by the regional director on September 9, 2024, describes the final decision of the National Park Service.