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The Aiken-Rhett House is closed Monday, March 18 and will resume regular tours on Tuesday, March 19.

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.

Advocating For All People & All Places

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 Preserve

Preservation Projects

Preservation in Action

  • Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative

    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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  • Edmunds Endangered Property Fund

    We were the first organization in the country to develop a revolving fund as a preservation strategy.

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  • Easements

    Easements are a successful tool that help protect a historic property by safeguarding its historic character, materials and significance.

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  • Archaeology

    Archaeological digs help answer questions about Charleston’s history that documentary records alone cannot provide.

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  • Housing Affordability

    To protect the cultural character of our neighborhoods, we’ve embarked upon a housing affordability initiative.

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  • Ashley River Historic Corridor

    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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House Museums

Aiken-Rhett House & Nathaniel Russell House

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Upcoming Events

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Blog Posts

HCF Views and News.
  • Winslow’s Word: March 2024

    Spring is here and The Charleston Festival begins on March 14th! The rebooted festival, now The Charleston Festival, is the Foundation’s largest fundraising and educational program, with revised programming, additional…

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  • Charleston Sessions Artist Returns for Festival

    The Aiken-Rhett House Museum is an undeniable inspiration. With its hauntingly unique “preserved-as-found” preservation style, the historic house has previously hosted visual artists including Fletcher Williams III, Cookie Washington, and…

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  • Union Pier Open House on March 5: A Recap

    The Port and the Riley Center hosted an open house at the cruise terminal this week to engage with the community on the “opportunities and constraints” of the planned redevelopment…

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