Relics of Reconstruction: The Reconstruction Era Roots of National Cemeteries and Memorial Day

Memorial Day emerged during the Reconstruction era as a commemoration for Union dead, and many of the early efforts to commemorate the holiday in the Deep South were underaken by Freedmen. Join us for this "virtual program" on our park Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ReconstructionNPS). At 8am (time is tentative), the park will post a video on the history of Memorial Day and how national cemeteries are relics of the Reconstruction Era. 

The video will also be posted to our park website at  https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=D2D24CEE-FDA8-1F33-3E716C6BCE3CC873

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Beaufort National Cemetery

Latitude and Longitude 32.440190, -80.679950

Schedule

Contact Information

Chris Barr
843-441-3156
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Event Type

• Virtual/Digital