National Historical Park

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in South Carolina. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert (1 closure), 0 campgrounds and 3 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.

South Carolina National Historical Park No entrance fee

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT · NPS Data API

A two story brick building flanked by large live oak trees — Brick Baptist Church · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the 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.”

— National Park Service, nps.gov/reer

Active alerts

Closures

Campgrounds

Visitor centers

Current alerts and closures

1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 1 closure, 0 danger, 0 caution and 0 information.

Closure

Darrah Hall Temporarily Closed Starting 10/14/2026

Darrah Hall will be closed for a construction rehabilitation project on the building starting Wednesday October 14, 2026.

Posted or updated Oct 14, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

A dog with brindle fur and a blue eye, lays in the grass wearing a B.A.R.K ranger badge and bandana. — Photo: NPS/Nathan Betcher

Become A B.A.R.K. Ranger at Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

Bring your dog with you as you learn about the Reconstruction Era in Beaufort, South Carolina and they can earn their very own B.A.R.K. Ranger badge.

15-30 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Hands-On

A group of four kids with their Junior Ranger badges and crafts. — Photo: NPS/Sam Mischke

Become a Junior Ranger at Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

Learn how you can earn your Junior Ranger badge at Reconstruction Era National Historical Park.

1-2 Hours Year-round

Junior Ranger Program

A bird with a red head and black and white wings perches on the side of a tree. — Photo: NPS/Daryl Averill Jr.

Birding on the Capers Creek Trail

Grab your binoculars and bring them to the Capers Creek Trail. More than 100 different bird species have been observed along the Capers Creek Trail, in the forest surrounding Darrah Hall, and throughout the historic grounds of the Penn Center.

30-60 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Birdwatching

See all 7 things to do in Reconstruction Era →

Activities the NPS lists for Reconstruction Era.

Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingJunior Ranger ProgramShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating hours

The park grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset. In addition, the park maintains several visitor centers and contact stations throughout the region.

Park Hours
Day	Hours
Monday	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday	9:00AM - 5:00PM

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.

Contact and directions

Phone: (843) 962-0039
Email: [email protected]
Address: 706 Craven Street, Beaufort, SC 29902
Coordinates: 32.3869, -80.6511· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor center	Standard hours	Phone	Passport stamp
Darrah Hall	Mon Closed · Tue 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Wed 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Thu 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Fri 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Sat 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Sun Closed	—	Yes
Pinckney-Porter's Chapel Visitor Contact Station	Mon Closed · Tue Closed · Wed Closed · Thu Closed · Fri Closed · Sat 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Sun Closed	—	Yes
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park Visitor Center	Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM	(843) 962-0039	Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/reer/index.htm
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.