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Contact: Chris Barr, 843-441-3156
Contact: Emma Murphy-Novak, 843-592-0370
Contact: Jess Behrman
BEAUFORT, S.C.- On Monday January 15, 2024 from 10am to 2pm, Reconstruction Era National Historical Park invites the public to mark the Martin Luther King, Jr Day of Service by volunteering on a trail cleanup project along the Capers Creek Nature Trail in the historic Penn Center National Historic Landmark District on St. Helena Island.
MLK Day of Service is a defining moment in volunteerism, as Americans across the country step up to make communities more equitable and take action to build the Beloved Community of Dr. King’s dream. While Dr. King believed this community was possible, he acknowledged and fought for systemic change. His example is our call to action. Volunteers will meet at 10 am at Darrah Hall and work to along the Capers Creek Nature Trail, which was restored and reopened as part of last year’s MLK Day of Service. This trail connects Darrah Hall to the Retreat House, which was constructed by Penn Center in the late 1960s to accommodate Dr. King and other leaders who came here on planning retreats. Tools will be provided, and volunteers are encouraged to wear long sleeves and closed-toe shoes.
For additional information, including registration, please visit https://go.nps.gov/REERMLK2024 or contact the park’s Volunteer Coordinator, Emma Murphy-Novak at e-mail us
Last updated: January 8, 2024