I came across this excellent resource that is part of the National Park Service. The way things are going, with Trump’s effort to whitewash history, it may not be available in the future, so I wanted to make you aware of it. Check it out.

The Reconstruction era (1861-1900) the historic period in which the United States grappled with the question of how to integrate millions of newly freed African Americans into social, political, economic, and labor systems, was a time of significant transformation. This resource maps out sites nationwide relating to Reconstruction.

According to the National Park Service, the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act was signed into law on March 12, 2019, and outlined the creation of the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network. This network, includes sites and programs that are affiliated with the Reconstruction Era, but not necessarily managed by the National Park Service. The network facilitates and reviews Reconstruction Era related research and collaboration with affiliated sites and programs through agreements and partnerships. This network is nationwide and works to provide opportunities for visitors to connect to the stories of Reconstruction.