News Release

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park to Temporarily Close Downtown Visitor Center for Floor Installation Project

The Reconstruction Era National Historical Park Visitor Center will be closed August 22-30 for a floor installation project.

NPS/DeMarco

News Release Date: August 19, 2024

Contact: Chris Barr, 843-441-3156

BEAUFORT, SC- Reconstruction Era National Historical Park will temporarily close the Visitor Center/Old Beaufort Firehouse in downtown Beaufort from August 22-30, 2024 for a floor installation project in the building. 
 
During the closure, park staff will provide visitor information and scheduled programming starting at the Beaufort Visitor Center Monday-Friday from 10:00 to 4:00 and Saturday from 10:00-3:00, with ranger programs at 11:00 and 2:00. The Beaufort Visitor Center is located at the Beaufort  Arsenal at 713 Craven Street, across the street from the Park Visitor Center/Old Beaufort Firehouse.

During the closure, the park will expand access at Darrah Hall on the Penn Center National Historic Landmark District (open regularly Tuesday through Saturday 9:00-5:00) to include Sunday and Monday from 9:00-5:00, and at Pinckney Porters Chapel near Camp Saxton in Port Royal (open regularly Fridays and Saturdays 9:00-5:00) to Tuesday through Saturday 9:00-5:00.

For further information and updates, contact Superintendent Laura Waller ([e-mail], 843-941-3674) or Public Information Officer Chris Barr ([e-mail], 843-441-3156).