Reconstruction Era National Historical Park is located in and around Beaufort, South Carolina. It was first established as Reconstruction Era National Monument in 2017, and redesignated a national historical park in 2019. In the coming years services and programs will be expanded and added to the park in cooperation with our partners. Read our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
706 Craven Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
The park's headquarters is located at 706 Craven Street in Beaufort, South Carolina, directly across the street from the Beaufort Visitor Center in the Beaufort Arsenal, and next door to the downtown Beaufort Public Library.
All Park Hours- Every Day:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
The park grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset. In addition, the park maintains several visitor centers and contact stations throughout the region. Closures & Seasonal ExceptionsHolidays2025–2026 | New Year's Day | January 1, 2026 | Closed |
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| Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | January 19, 2026 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
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| Washington's Birthday | February 16, 2026 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
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| Memorial Day | May 26, 2025 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
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| Juneteenth National Independence Day | June 19, 2025 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
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| Independence Day | July 4, 2025 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
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| Labor Day | September 1, 2025 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
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| Columbus Day | October 13, 2025 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
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| Veterans Day | November 11, 2025 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
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| Thanksgiving Day | November 27, 2025 | Closed |
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| Christmas Day | December 25, 2025 | Closed |
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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.
Entrance Fee-free This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required.
The visitor center contains exhibits and information about the Reconstruction era in the low country, as well as information about visiting the various units of the park. - Every Day:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
The park visitor center at 706 Craven Street is open every day from 9 am to 5 pm. Closures & Seasonal ExceptionsHolidays2025–2026 | New Year's Day | January 1, 2026 | Closed |
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| Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | January 19, 2026 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
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| Washington's Birthday | February 16, 2026 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
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| Memorial Day | May 26, 2025 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
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| Juneteenth National Independence Day | June 19, 2025 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
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| Independence Day | July 4, 2025 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
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| Labor Day | September 1, 2025 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
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| Columbus Day | October 13, 2025 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
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| Veterans Day | November 11, 2025 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
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| Thanksgiving Day | November 27, 2025 | Closed |
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| Christmas Day | December 25, 2025 | Closed |
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Darrah Hall is the oldest building on the campus of the Penn Center, and is the park's base of operations for the Penn Center National Historic Landmark District. - Sunday and Monday:Closed
- Tuesday-Saturday:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Darrah Hall is the oldest building on the campus of the Penn Center. The NPS manages Darrah Hall as a visitor contact station. As of the summer of 2021, it is open Tuesday - Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. Closures & Seasonal ExceptionsHolidays2025–2026 | New Year's Day | January 1, 2026 | Closed |
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| Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | January 19, 2026 | Closed |
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| Washington's Birthday | February 16, 2026 | Closed |
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| Memorial Day | May 26, 2025 | Closed |
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| Juneteenth National Independence Day | June 19, 2025 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
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| Independence Day | July 4, 2025 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
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| Labor Day | September 1, 2025 | Closed |
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| Columbus Day | October 13, 2025 | Closed |
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| Veterans Day | November 11, 2025 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
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| Thanksgiving Day | November 27, 2025 | Closed |
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| Christmas Day | December 25, 2025 | Closed |
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Pinckney-Porters Chapel is a Reconstruction era Freedman's Chapel located in the Naval Heritage Park just outside the main gate to Naval Hospital Beaufort. The Town of Port Royal rebuilt the chapel in late 2020, and through an agreement, Reconstruction Era National Historical Park operates the site as a visitor contact station. Inside are temporary exhibits, and most Camp Saxton programs begin at this site. Pinckney-Porter's Chapel is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9am to 5pm. - Sunday-Thursday:Closed
- Friday and Saturday:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Pinckney-Porters Chapel Visitor Contact Station is located at the Naval Heritage Park across from Naval Hospital Beaufort. It is open Friday and Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm Closures & Seasonal ExceptionsHolidays2025–2026 | New Year's Day | January 1, 2026 | Closed |
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| Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | January 19, 2026 | Closed |
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| Washington's Birthday | February 16, 2026 | Closed |
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| Memorial Day | May 26, 2025 | Closed |
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| Juneteenth National Independence Day | June 19, 2025 | Closed |
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| Independence Day | July 4, 2025 | Closed |
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| Labor Day | September 1, 2025 | Closed |
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| Columbus Day | October 13, 2025 | Closed |
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| Veterans Day | November 11, 2025 | Closed |
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| Thanksgiving Day | November 27, 2025 | Closed |
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| Christmas Day | December 25, 2025 | Closed |
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