Historic Charleston Foundation

17/06/2026

17/06/2026

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16/06/2026

This gem deserves a spot on your Charleston must-visit list. 💎

Join our intern NeShell on a walk from Charleston’s Battery to one of the most architecturally significant, and meticulously restored, Federal-style homes in South Carolina. It’s really the details, and deep history, that make the Nathaniel Russell House a ➡️ must-visit. ⬅️

Drop a 👏👏👏 for NeShell! 🥳 We’re lucky to have her join the communications team through Explore Charleston ICEP program this summer.

12/06/2026

Thank you The Post and Courier!

You can view the original painting in person on a visit to the Nathaniel Russell House Museum during normal business hours. The Museum is open daily for tours: Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am through 4 pm (last docent-led tour leaves at 4 pm; self-guided tour guests welcome to stay until 5pm) and Monday, 1–4 pm. Purchase tickets online or at the door!

A historic painting, illustrating an important battle held on Sullivan’s Island, has returned to the Nathaniel Russell House ahead of nation’s 250th anniversary. (Full story below.)

12/06/2026

📣We are excited to share that we're offering seminars from May's West Virginia Historic Preservation Conference as free webinars this summer.

📆Mark your calendars for "Connecting People to Historic Places Using Genealogical Context" on Tuesday, August 4 at 12:00 PM ET.

📝About the webinar: Historic preservation relies on understanding and communicating the significance of places, yet many historic buildings, districts, and cultural landscapes are interpreted without fully identifying the people who lived, worked, worshipped, or were buried there. Genealogical research provides critical contextual information that enhances preservation planning, interpretation, and public engagement by restoring human stories to historic places.

Kaitlyn Pauley, professional genealogist, will present how genealogical records - such as census schedules, land and tax records, church registers, probate files, and migration documentation - can be used to connect individuals and families to specific sites over time. By incorporating genealogical context, preservation professionals can strengthen interpretive narratives, support statements of significance and foster deeper community and descendent engagement. Using case studies relevant to West Virginia and the Appalachian region, this webinar will show how genealogy can be applied to improve interpretation, encourage heritage tourism, and building public support for preservation efforts.

Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sPV2nd8oRaiI-ZqEHkJQJg

12/06/2026

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🚫🏠 Demolition DENIED at 8 Sheppard Street.

Thank you to everyone who spoke up and supported preservation, including BAR-S, the Preservation Society of Charleston, The Historic Charleston Foundation, Eastside residents, and everyone who engaged online. Your voices made a difference.

The Eastside has already lost too much historic housing over the years. Every home saved helps preserve the character, history, and story of our neighborhood.

Stay engaged. Your voice matters. 💪🏾🏘️

11/06/2026

🎉 Central Community Residents, We Want to See You There! 🎉

Join us for our June Tenth Community Celebration and take this opportunity to connect with your property managers, meet your neighbors, and enjoy a fun afternoon together!

Come out for great conversation, community fellowship, and FREE food including freshly grilled hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, and cold drinks.

📍 Thursday, June 11, 12 PM - 2 PM
136 Alexander Street

📍 Friday, June 12, 12 PM - 2 PM
20 Franklin Street

This is a great chance to build relationships, stay informed about your community, and enjoy time with family and friends.

We look forward to seeing you there! ❤️💛💚

09/06/2026

The heat index isn’t the only thing rising in Charleston. 🔥

Issue 8 of The Latest breaks down 4️⃣ big topics shaping the future of the peninsula:
• The Peninsula Plan
• Dominion Energy and tree impacts
• Charleston County transportation sales tax
• Advocacy Forum Recap.

Stay in the loop all summer long by subscribing to this advocacy dedicated newsletter from HCF. 📖 Read the most recent issue of The Latest: hcfsc.info/thelatestv1issue8

08/06/2026

Charleston is changing faster than ever.

Every day, decisions are made that shape our neighborhoods, historic places, and quality of life. Historic Charleston Foundation is at the table—tracking 🏗️ development proposals, 📢 engaging in planning processes, and 🏛️ advocating for policies that protect, preserve, and sustain the best of Charleston.

This work doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because people like you invest in Charleston’s future.

➡️ Now through June 30, every eligible gift to Historic Charleston Foundation will be matched 1:1 ⬅️ thanks to a generous donor who believes in the power of preservation and advocacy.

Your gift today helps ensure Charleston remains a city worth passing on to future generations.

Double your impact before June 30. 🔗 Give today at hcfsc.info/giftig2026

05/06/2026

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Angel Oak, which is likely between 400 and 500 years old, has been an important tourist spot on the island for more than 100 years and is considered the largest living oak tree east of the Mississippi River.