Camp Saxton Walking Tour

On January 1, 1863, the men of the 1st South Carolina Volunteers, located at Camp Saxton, were presented a United States Flag inscribed with the phrase "The Day of Jubilee Has Come." Join a park ranger for this 1-hour, 1-mile walking tour exploring the story of Camp Saxton and the dawn of the Reconstruction Era in Port Royal. Meet at the "Pinckney - Porters Chapel" located in the Naval Heritage Park next to the Beaufort Skate Park and Port Royal Farmers Market, across from the entrance to the Beaufort Naval Hospital. 

This is a one mile walking tour that should last approximately one hour. Sections will be on sidewalk, but part of this walking tour will be over uneven grassy terrain. Please dress accordingly - a water bottle, closed toed shoes, and insect repellant are encouraged. 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Meet at Porter's Chapel in the Naval Heritage Park in Port Royal, SC (Next to the skate park and site of the Port Royal Farmers Market)

Latitude and Longitude 32.388990, -80.685620

Schedule

This tour should last a little over an hour

Contact Information

Chris Barr

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Event Type

• Guided Tour
• Walk