Overview
About Reconstruction Era National Historical Park.
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.
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Weather
Winters can be mild, with periods of cold weather. During the Spring and Fall, weather is typically nice, with highs in the 70s and 80s. Summers can be very hot, with high temperatures and high humidity. Located in a coastal region, the park is susceptible to hurricanes during the Summer and Fall.
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Become A B.A.R.K. Ranger at Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
15-30 MinutesBring your dog with you as you learn about the Reconstruction Era in Beaufort, South Carolina and they can earn their very own B.A.R.K. Ranger badge.
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Become a Junior Ranger at Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
1-2 HoursLearn how you can earn your Junior Ranger badge at Reconstruction Era National Historical Park.
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Birding on the Capers Creek Trail
30-60 MinutesGrab your binoculars and bring them to the Capers Creek Trail. More than 100 different bird species have been observed along the Capers Creek Trail, in the forest surrounding Darrah Hall, and throughout the historic grounds of the Penn Center.
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Explore the Lay of the Land Exhibit
30-120 MinutesLearn about the Reconstruction era in Beaufort at beyond at the "Lay of the Land" exhibit in the park visitor center in the Old Beaufort Firehouse.
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Hike the Capers Creek Trail
30-60 MinutesWalk in the footsteps of Martin Luther King Jr. and the students of the Penn School on the Capers Creek Trail. This 0.25 mile trail through the woods of Saint Helena Island leads to a sweeping view of the marshes.
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Join a Ranger Program at Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
30-60 MinutesJoin a ranger for a program at any of our three sites: Downtown Beaufort, Darrah Hall, or Pinckney-Porter’s Chapel. Program time and days vary at each site; check our calendar to find out what’s happening.
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Visit the Frontlines of Freedom Exhibit
30-60 MinutesExplore the “Frontlines of Freedom” exhibit at Pinckney-Porter’s Chapel to learn about the legacy of Camp Saxton and the 1st South Carolina Volunteers.
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