Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park will reopen Saturday, January 25 at 10 am. The Beaufort VC and Porter's Chapel will be open. Darrah Hall will remain closed. Please keep in mind that ice may still be present in the area after the winter storm.

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park will remain closed on Friday, January 24 as a result of continued icy road conditions. We will reopen once conditions have improved, and we have made an assessment of the park sites. Image: City of Beaufort

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park will remain closed on Thursday, January 23 as a result of anticipated icy road conditions. Our special program, "Beyond Robert Smalls" scheduled for the Bluffton Public Library, will be rescheduled for a later date. City of Beaufort

Due to the approaching winter weather system, the park will close at 1pm on Tuesday January 21, 2025, and will remain closed on Wednesday January 22. We will reopen once conditions have improved and we have made an assessment of park sites and resources.

Join Ranger Chris Thursday, January 23 for a special program at the Bluffton Branch of the Beaufort County Library. "Beyond Robert Smalls: The Untold Stories of the Freedom Seekers on the Planter" is a 60-minute program that will start at 11 am. More info: nps.gov/planyourvisit/…

Apply to intern with us this summer! We have three paid internship applications currently open for college students. Help us create a self-guided audio tour or get experience working with archival materials. Learn more: nps.gov/reer/getinvolv… NPS/Daryl Averill Jr.

#OnThisDay January 14, 1908, Ellen Murray passed away at the age of 74. Murray is well known for her work with Laura Towne to establish the Penn School. Did you know that she was a prolific poet as well? Read her transcribed poems: nps.gov/articles/serie… Penn Center Collection

Happy Birthday to the park! This year the park is eight years old, so let's look at some of the work we completed over the last year. Our staff has been hard at work on new research, exhibits, projects, and programs: nps.gov/reer/index.htm. Have you visited the park recently?

"I ain’ never goin’ forget that walk so long as breath is spare’ in my body. There been a-plenty people on the road, all hastenin’ to get their freedom too!" Today we celebrate Emancipation Day in Beaufort. Read a firsthand account of the day in 1863: nps.gov/articles/000/h…

It's almost the New Year, and we are approach two important dates, Watch Night and Emancipation Day. Learn more about these dates on a tour at one of our sites. The park will be closed on January 1. We will reopen on January 2 with our regular hours and tour schedule.

Have family visiting for the holidays and looking for something to do? Visit the park and learn about the local history on a free walking tour. The only day this week the park will be closed is December 25. We will reopen on December 26 for our normal hours. NPS/Jess Behrman

Are you an educator looking for a fun way to have students interact with history? Reconstruction Era National Historical Park is proud to present new field trip opportunities at each of our sites! Learn more: nps.gov/reer/learn/edu…

Join us today, December 12 at the St. Helena Island Branch of Beaufort County Library at 11 am for a special program. Ranger Chris will be presenting "Beyond Robert Smalls: The Untold Stories of the Freedom Seekers on the Planter." LOC

On this Human Rights Day we are recognizing Penn Center National Landmark District. Recently @PennCenter1862 was added to UNESCO's Network of Places of History and Memory. Learn more: ow.ly/PGqn50UotT3 NPS/Brendan Lindstrom

The 13th amendment ratified 159 years ago today, on December 6, 1865, abolished the institution of slavery. For more information, check out our brand-new exhibits featuring information on these constitutional changes. The visitor center hours are online: nps.gov/reer/planyourv…

It's time to get outside! This #GreenFriday, November 29, join us for our Opt Outside Junior Ranger Explorer program at Fort Frederick. From 11 am to 2 pm stop by and earn your Junior Ranger badge while enjoying some time outdoors. Learn more: ow.ly/Ynig50UeVRV

Holiday Closure All sites of the park will be closed on Thursday, November 28 for Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Friday, November 29. We are thankful for your continued support and engagement. NPS/Daryl Averill Jr.

Don't miss the opening of "Lay of the Land" today, November 23 at 1 pm. Listen to a short introduction to the exhibit from our park staff at our downtown Beaufort visitor center at 706 Craven Street and then enjoy time to read through the exhibit. We hope to see you there!

Opening this weekend! Join us for the opening ceremony of "Lay of the Land" our new visitor center exhibit at 1 pm on November 23rd. More Info: nps.gov/planyourvisit/…

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park invites you to attend a free Junior Ranger Park Explorer Program at Camp Saxton on November 29, 2024 any time between 11 am and 2 pm. Learn more on our website: ow.ly/SfHZ50U9WIJ