Brick Baptist Church, located on the Penn Center National Historic Landmark District, was home to the Penn School between 1862-1865
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
National Historical Park · SC
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.
Park report
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesDarrah Hall Temporarily Closed Starting 10/14/2026
Hours Exceptions
NoteColumbus Day; Veterans Day; Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day; New Years Day; Martin Luther King, Jr Day; Washington's Birthday; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good3 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available6 activities
Park Name
InfoReconstruction Era National Historical Park
Designation
InfoNational Historical Park
State(s)
InfoSC
Phone
Info(843) 962-0039
reer_information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe park grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset. In addition, the park maintains several visitor centers and contact stations throughout the region.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Reconstruction Era National Historical Park Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Darrah Hall
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Pinckney-Porter's Chapel Visitor Contact Station
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoAfrican American Heritage, Military, Reconstruction + 2 more
Weather Info
InfoWinters 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 humidi
Getting There
InfoThe park's visitor center 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 downtow
Location
Info32.3869° N, -80.6511° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website