Library of Congress If you are researching the Reconstruction Era or just want to learn more after reading one of our articles, this page is a great place to start. On this page is a list of resources to find more information and primary sources from the Reconstruction Era. This list is not exhaustive, but it is a great starting point for your research. National Park Service ResourcesReconstruction EraFind information about the Reconstruction Era from across the National Park Service. This site features articles, people, places, and visiting ideas to learn more about this time period and its impact on American History. Reconstruction Era National Historic NetworkDiscover the reach of the Reconstruction Era through the sites around the United States and access their websites for more information about their Reconstruction legacy. Park HistoryThe Park History Program has information about the networks, and programs conducted by historians in the park service. Civil RightsOn the Civil Rights subject site learn about the civil rights movement from parks throughout the system and discover the African American Civil Rights Network. Underground RailroadFind articles, people, and places that relate to the Underground Railroad and the Network to Freedom. Civil WarSearch the Soldiers and Sailors database and discover the Civil War collections of the National Park Service on the Civil War subject site. African American HeritageRead articles about topics in African American Heritage ranging from military service to arts and culture. Featured on this site is the “Twenty & Odd” film created by six African American women as part of the 400 Years of African American History Commission Act signed by Congress in 2018. HistoryReview information about National Park Service history and view museum collections from various sites. Buffalo SoldiersDiscover 85 years of military service by African American men through the timeline provided on this website. Enslavement & AbolitionRead articles on the legacy of slavery and the abolitionist movements. Segregation & DesegregationFind lesson plans and articles discussing the history of segregation and desegregation in the military, national parks, and education. MapsLibrary of Congress- Civil War MapsCollection within the Library of Congress that holds map of the Beaufort area during the time of the Civil War. Beaufort District Tax Auction MapA map of the February 1863 Tax Auction in Beaufort District from the National Archives. DiariesRachel Crane Mather DiaryThe Storm Swept Coast of South Carolina was written by Rachel Crane Mather, the founder of Mather’s School. This book describes the damages done by the Hurricane of 1893 in the Sea Islands, shares accounts from survivors and the recovery efforts made by Rachel Mather and others. Laura Towne DiaryLaura M. Towne, one of the founders of Penn School, kept a diary of her time living and teaching in Beaufort. The diary entries span from 1862 to 1884. Susie King Taylor DiarySusie King Taylor escaped enslavement and became a nurse for the First South Carolina Volunteers. This memoir provided her thoughts and memories of serving alongside this Black regiment. Elizabeth Hyde Botume DiaryElizabeth Hyde Botume was one of the earliest teachers taking part in what was called “The Port Royal Experience” and this is her account of the early days as a teacher in Port Royal at Smith Plantation, part of which was Camp Saxton. NewspapersHistorical Newspapers of South CarolinaThis newspaper collection from the University of South Carolina provides access to searchable historic newspapers originating in South Carolina. Library of Congress- The Palmetto HeraldFind the 1864 editions of The Pametto Herald newspaper from Port Royal, South Carolina in the Library of Congress' Chronicling America collection. Historic PhotographsLibrary of Congress- Beaufort, South CarolinaImages of Beaufort and the surrounding Sea Islands from the Civil War Era from Library of Congress. Beaufort District CollectionMain page of the Beaufort District Collection within the Beaufort County Library. The collection provides digitized resources that can be found online or contact information to make an appointment to review sources that are not digitized. Beaufort County Library- 1893 Photo CollectionThis collection depicts damages of boats, buildings and streets that sustained by the Hurricane of 1893. Beaufort County Library- Civil War & Reconstruction Era Stereoscope PhotographsCollection of photographs from the Civil War and Reconstruction Era that span across Beaufort, SC, Charleston, SC and St. Augustine, FL. There are a number of photographs that depict the homes and lives of freedmen. Beaufort County Library- L.A. Hall Civil War & Reconstrution Era Stereoscopic ImagesImages of Beaufort right after the Civil War, mainly consisting of buildings. |
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