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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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To protect the cultural character of our neighborhoods, we’ve embarked upon a housing affordability initiative.
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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.
Read MoreAiken-Rhett House & Nathaniel Russell House
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An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until October 30, 2020
An event every week that begins at 6:30 pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until October 30, 2020
An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until October 30, 2020
There's something about an early evening tour by candlelight through the iconic Aiken-Rhett House in the fall. Come experience the ambiance of this preserved-as-found antebellum house and its outbuildings including...
Buy TicketsThere's something about an early evening tour by candlelight through the iconic Aiken-Rhett House in the fall. Come experience the ambiance of this preserved-as-found antebellum house and its outbuildings including...
Buy TicketsThere's something about an early evening tour by candlelight through the iconic Aiken-Rhett House in the fall. Come experience the ambiance of this preserved-as-found antebellum house and its outbuildings including...
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The answer is St. John’s Lutheran Church Parish House (5 Clifford Street). There’s no history of this building in HCF’s Archives. What is known is that the building was…
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To find your district representative, click here: Click on the County Councilmember’s name below to send an email: District One Councilmember Herbert Sass District Two Councilmember Dickie Schweers District Three…
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September 2, 2020 Historic Charleston Foundation (HCF) is in opposition to the preferred route, known as Alternative 1, for widening SC Highway 41 through the Phillips Community, an historic African-American…
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