Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- (843) 962-0039
- Address
- 706 Craven Street, Beaufort, SC 29902
About Reconstruction Era
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.
Hours
Park 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.
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Columbus Day, Oct 12: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Veterans Day, Nov 11: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26: Closed
- Christmas Day, Dec 25: Closed
- New Years Day, Jan 1: Closed
- Martin Luther King, Jr Day, Jan 18: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Washington's Birthday, Feb 15: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Memorial Day, May 31: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Getting there
The 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 downtown Beaufort Public Library.
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.
Things to do
Bookstore and Park Store, Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Shopping.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Reconstruction Era ↗