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Historic Charleston Foundation is an advocacy organization advancing the mission of historic preservation. As historic preservation has evolved into more than a movement to simply save historic buildings, the Foundation has broadened its scope into balancing the needs of modern society with protecting the sensitive fabric of the historic district.
Our mission is to advocate for a future for Charleston that honors and protects its people, places, culture, and community.
Pictured Above: Deborah Edwards on the porch of her newly renovated Freedmans Cottage in the North Central Neighborhood. Through its Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative, HCF and the City of Charleston preserved this historically significant structure.
We advocate for all neighborhoods, parks, gardens, historic buildings and the memories they’re made of – and help make the vital decisions that move us all forward.
Why We PreservePreservation in Action
We were the first organization in the country to develop a revolving fund as a preservation strategy.
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To protect the cultural character of our neighborhoods, we’ve embarked upon a housing affordability initiative.
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Archaeological digs help answer questions about Charleston’s history that documentary records alone cannot provide.
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Easements are a successful tool that help protect a historic property by safeguarding its historic character, materials and significance.
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The goal of the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative is to stabilize neighborhoods by securing the future of their historic structures and community.
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We’ve been at the forefront of efforts to protect the nationally significant historic Ashley River Corridor and lead the expansion of the National Register-designated Ashley River Historic District from approximately 7,000 to 24,000 acres.
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Each April, Historic Charleston Foundation commemorates its 1947 founding by honoring extraordinary contributions in preserving Charleston’s irreplaceable historic built environment and cultural character. Awards include the Stoney Craftsmanship Award, the...
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We are thrilled to have wrapped up an extremely successful spring season of the newly rebranded Charleston Festival! This year, we launched a new, expanded lecture series, a Festival Music…
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Exclusive for The Charleston Festival’s 2024 season, artist Jill Hooper created a truly magical solo exhibition marrying several creative media for a unique, site-specific visual art exhibit. Open for only…
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Historic Charleston Foundation is pleased to announce that an exterior easement was recently finalized for the Morton Waring House on Broad Street – a stunning home just steps away from…
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