We lead the way in preserving Charleston's heritage through our Preservation initiatives, Advocacy efforts, and House Museums. Experience our mission firsthand at the Aiken-Rhett and Nathaniel Russell Houses, showcasing Charleston's rich history.
The past is everywhere you look in Charleston – triumphs and tragedies, beauty and brutality, infused in art and architecture and etched in stone. Preserved, and restored, step through the door to be transported back in time.
Visit CharlestonbyDesign.org for tickets and a full schedule of events. Charleston by Design, in its third year, is a design-focused fundraising event in Charleston, South Carolina, supporting Historic Charleston Foundation. Through designer tours, talks, and exclusive experiences, the event raises vital funds to preserve Charleston’s architectural and cultural character.
The first of three programs in the Easement Education Series, HCF Archivist Shannon Duffy will speak to easement and covenant owners about researching their historic homes.