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HCF seeks Director of Philanthropy

08/09/2010

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McLeod RFP Process Deferred

05/13/2010
Because the Town of James Island has sent a Condemnation Notice for McLeod Plantation to Historic Charleston Foundation, we must defer the RFP process pending the outcome of the Condemnation.
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Needlepoint Sample Notable Addition to HCF Collections

03/24/2010
HCF has acquired a 19th century needlework sampler, rendered by a young girl named Elizabeth Malone, with funds donated by Deadwyler Antiques and Spalding Nix Fine Art & Antiques. This work contributes to the foundation's notable collection of Charleston needlework.
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Harleston Village House Protected Through HCF Revolving Fund

11/01/2009
Another historic house in the Harleston Village neighborhood will be restored and protected as a single family residence, aiding in the preservation of the neighborhood’s 19th century traditional character, thanks to Historic Charleston Foundation’s Edmunds Revolving Fund. HCF completed the sale of the Charles Augustus Magwood House, 61-63 Smith St., to a private purchaser on Nov. 2, 2009.
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Historic Wallpaper, Textiles Being Preserved for Public Viewing

10/27/2009
Efforts are underway to preserve the historic wallpaper and extensive textiles collections at the historic Aiken-Rhett House .
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HCF recognized with award from National Trust for Historic Preservation

10/26/2009
The National Trust for Historic Preservation presented its Preservation Honor Award on Thursday (10/15) to Historic Charleston Foundation in recognition of the successful development the city’s newly revised Preservation Plan. The award was one of 23 bestowed by the National Trust during its 2009 National Preservation Conference in Nashville, Tenn.
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HCF Sells McLeod Plantation to College of Charleston

09/25/2009
Trustees of Historic Charleston Foundation have agreed to sell historic McLeod Plantation on James Island to the College of Charleston Foundation. The sale will provide enhanced academic opportunities for the college’s historic preservation, archaeology, biology and environmental studies.
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It's Hurricane Season: How Can HCF Help You Before & After the Next Big One?

09/08/2009
Learn more about how to prepare and respond to hurricanes and earthquakes, as well as technical information about contractors, repairs and in-kind replacements for owners of historic properties. Information also available about preservation philosophy following a disaster and archival images and videos.
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South Adger's Wharf excavations shed light on Colonial Charleston

05/14/2009
The public is invited to observe archaeological investigations beginning on June 1, 2009, that will explore a portion of Charleston’s original 17th century fortified wall. The excavation, scheduled to last through June 2009, will build upon the successes of the archaeological excavations conducted in January of last year by the Mayor’s Walled City Task Force.
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Harleston Village property saved from subdivision, offered for sale to preservation-minded buyer

03/31/2009
Through several Revolving Fund purchases over the past three years, most recently the c. 1824 antebellum residence at 61/63 Smith Street, HCF’s board of trustees hopes to preserve the architecture and traditional character of Harleston Village. The house is now on the market for $2.15 million and will be sold to a preservation-minded buyer who will restore it to a single-family residence.
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Archeology reveals what may be oldest brick foundation in South Carolina

03/05/2009
New archaeology along the historic Ashley River has revealed the remains of what is believed to be one of the oldest, if not the oldest, brick building in South Carolina.
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Grandeur Preserved, The House Museums of Historic Charleston Foundation

12/04/2008
Historic Charleston Foundation’s two house museums, the Nathaniel Russell House and the Aiken-Rhett House, are jewels of Charleston architecture. Experience their splendor in this full-color photograph collection.
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HCF recognized as top non-profit

11/20/2008
Historic Charleston Foundation has been recognized by the S.C. Secretary of State's Office as a model of good fiscal and administrative management in the non-profit field.
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HCF seeks to purchase rare Charleston desk

06/11/2008
HCF was immediately receptive to Winterthur Museum’s recent offer to sell HCF a Charleston-made desk and bookcase by Jacob Sass currently on loan and exhibited in the Nathaniel Russell House. Opportunities to purchase such an object are as rare as the item itself. Now that the purchase commitment has been made, HCF must raise the funds to acquire this outstanding example of late 18th century furniture so that it will remain on public view in Charleston.
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