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Reconstruction Era National Historical Park SC

Lat, Long: 32.3868598938, -80.6511077881

Designation: 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.

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.

Directions:

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.

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Address/Contact:

706 Craven Street

Beaufort, US, 29902

Phone: (843) 962-0039

Email: reer_information@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

A two story brick building flanked by large live oak treesA one story brick building with large arched windowsA park ranger holds a sign while talking to young people.A Park Ranger points at the ruins of a tabby wall with three people looking onA crowd of people stand in front of a large white wooden buildingA large crowd of people gather in a field. In the foreground is an NPS sign