Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, sc

President Barack Obama established the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, formerly the Reconstruction Era National Monument, in Beaufort County, South Carolina, in January 2017 to preserve and honor actions during the Reconstruction Era, which followed the American Civil War.

Where is the National Monument to the Reconstruction Era?

South Carolina's Beaufort County

The memorial was the first of its kind in the United States. The Reconstruction Era is commemorated by a national monument.

When was the National Monument to the Reconstruction Era established?

The Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, was opened on January 12, 2017, honors the historic significance of the years 1861–1898, from the start of the Civil War through the beginning of Jim Crow segregation.

What makes a National Historic Site different from a National Historic Park?

National historical parks are typically larger and more complicated than national historic sites in terms of physical size and complexity. The term "lone international historic site" refers to a location that has historical significance in both the United States and Canada. The term "national memorial" is frequently applied to sites that are primarily commemorative in nature.