News Releases

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.

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.

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.

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.

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park invites the public to experience sunrise on St. Helena Island with a ranger guided nature walk along the Capers Creek Nature Trail at the Penn Center National Historic Landmark District on Saturday July 13 at 6:30 am

The National Park Service announces the addition of seven new sites to the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network. This national network connects sites across the country who provide education, interpretation and research related to the period of Reconstruction. The Reconstruction Era (1861-1900) is one of the most fascinating and misunderstood periods in American History and includes stories of freedom, education and self-determination.

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park seeks public input on a General Management Plan and Environmental Assessment that prescribes site improvements and management across Reconstruction Era National Historical Park. The public commenting period will be open from May 29 to June 30, 2024, providing opportunity to review the plan content and submit written comments. More information about the General Management Plan and Environmental Assessment can be found on the project website at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/REER_GMP.

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park invites the public to attend a free nature hike to celebrate both National Poetry Month and National Junior Ranger Day on Saturday April 27 at 11 am. The program will begin at Darrah Hall and last around 1-hour, and cover approximately 1-mile of walking.

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park invites the public to attend a free special event celebrating Women’s History Month on Saturday March 23, 2024. The event will take place from 10 am to 4 pm at Darrah Hall at the Penn Center National Historic Landmark District on St. Helena Island.

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park invites the public to attend a free nature hike along the Capers Creek Nature Trail at the Penn Center National Historic Landmark District on Saturday February 10 at 8 am. The hike will begin at Darrah Hall and last around 1-hour and cover approximately 1-mile of walking.