Event

Camp Saxton Walking Tour

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

Fee:

Free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 32.388990, -80.685620


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)

Repeating Event

Days:

Every week on Saturday

Dates:

May 06, 2023 to December 31, 2023

Time:

12:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Guided Tour
Walk

This tour should last a little over an hour


Description

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. 

Reservation or Registration: No


Contact Information

Chris Barr

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