Learn About the Park

  • A white single-story building with a front porch and ramp.
    Presidential Proclamation

    Read the Presidential Proclamation that established Reconstruction Era National Monument in January 2017.

  • A brick single story building with large arched windows.
    John D. Dingell, Jr. Act

    Read the legislation passed by Congress in 2019 that redesignated the park to a national historical park an established the network.

  • Two women read an exhibit about identity and land ownership.
    News

    Find out what is happening at the park.

  • A group of children standing under a live oak tree.
    The Port Royal Experiment

    In the fall of 1861, the US military came ashore in Beaufort and found thousands of now formerly enslaved people in control of the region.

  • A ranger stands behind a camera.
    Photos and Multimedia

    See images from around the park and at park events.

  • A map of Beaufort from 1863.
    History & Culture

    Explore the history and culture of Reconstruction Era National Historical Park.

  • A park ranger holding a sign in front of a brick building, talking to a group of children.
    Educational Programs and Field Trips

    Learn about on-site and virtual field trip options available for educators around the country.

  • A ranger stands behind a podium with a National Park Service arrowhead.
    Management

    View park policies and follow the new site's progress.

  • Three shelves full of merchandise set up in a building.
    Park Store

    The park store contains informational and educational items about the Reconstruction Era for all ages.

Last updated: April 8, 2025

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Mailing Address:

706 Craven Street
Beaufort, SC 29902

Phone:

(843) 962-0039

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