Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

Brick Baptist Church, located on the Penn Center National Historic Landmark District, was home to the Penn School between 1862-1865
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.
Map showing location of park.
Dr. Najmah Thomas gives a presentation at a podium on a stage at the University of South Carolina, Beaufort
Two Collegiate Programs Join the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network
The National Park Service announces the inclusion of two institutes of higher learning 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, lasting from 1861 to 1900, includes stories of freedom, education and self-determination.
A two story brick building flanked by large live oak trees
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A one story brick building with large arched windows
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A park ranger holds a sign while talking to young people.
Photo by Hannah Hicks
A Park Ranger points at the ruins of a tabby wall with three people looking on
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A crowd of people stand in front of a large white wooden building
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A large crowd of people gather in a field. In the foreground is an NPS sign
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