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Uncovering the Roots of Reconstruction

November 30, 2018 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

A partnership with the Coastal Discovery Museum, Hilton Head Island Land Trust and the Mitchelville Preservation Project offers a new tour to visit two historic sites connected to the Civil War and Reconstruction eras on Hilton Head Island.
Visit the site of the self-governing community of Mitchelville (est. 1862) to learn about the Port Royal Experiment and how freedom and reconstruction impacted the new citizens who lived there. Nearby, join a guide for a tour of Fort Howell, built in 1864 to protect the town of Mitchelville. Learn about the 32nd U.S. Colored Infantry troops who built the fort, the methods used to construct it, and the importance of its preservation. Preservation Project.
September-May: Most Fridays from 9:30-11:30am. Please check the event calendar to confirm.
$15 Adults / $10 Children (ages 6-12) / No children under the age of 6 please.
Reservations required: call 843-689-6767 ext. 223 or register online at www.coastaldiscovery.org.

Location:

Coastal Discovery Museum
70 Honey Horn Drive
Hilton Head Island SC 29926 US

Details

Date:
November 30, 2018
Time:
9:30 am - 11:30 am