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Historic Charleston Foundation champions the historic authenticity, cultural character, and livability of the Charleston region through advocacy, stewardship, and community engagement
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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’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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Archaeological digs help answer questions about Charleston’s history that documentary records alone cannot provide.
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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 were the first organization in the country to develop a revolving fund as a preservation strategy.
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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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To protect the cultural character of our neighborhoods, we’ve embarked upon a housing affordability initiative.
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Make your own holiday greens arrangement for your mantle or for your table under the wildly creative and expert instruction of Mary Silsby, owner of Lotus Flower. The socially-distanced workshop...
Buy TicketsEnjoy a Candlelight Tour of the Nathaniel Russell House During the Holiday Season Step back in time and witness the romantic light at the day's end with the flicker of flame in...
Buy TicketsEnjoy a Candlelight Tour of the Nathaniel Russell House During the Holiday Season Step back in time and witness the romantic light at the day's end with the flicker of flame in...
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The “lost” building featured below is 20 George Street. The first mention of this property and the house was in 1834 when it was purchased by Samuel Paynter Ripley of…
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Thank you for your purchase of tickets for the 2021 Festival of Houses and Gardens. Your purchase supports the preservation, advocacy and education initiatives of Historic Charleston Foundation. Please bookmark…
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2021 FESTIVAL TICKET SALES POLICY These sales policies apply to all 2021 Festival of Houses and Gardens events. 1. All ticket purchases are refundable until March 1, 2021. After March…
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