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Two Collegiate Programs Join the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network
March 2, 2026 · Source: National Park Service
The National Park Service announces the inclusion of two institutes of higher learning to the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network. This national network connects sites across the country who provide education, interpretation and research related to the period of Reconstruction. The Reconstruction era, lasting from 1861 to 1900, includes stories of freedom, education and self-determination.
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