Historic Charleston Foundation

09/10/2026

There’s no time like the fall in Charleston! 🥳 Event season is in full swing and with something happening at nearly every venue across the city, our team has been BUSY.

From a rainy Family Day to a fulfilling volunteer appreciation dinner and all the programs and meetings in between, swipe for a BTS look at HCF’s week 🤳

The best part? It’s not over yet! 🎟️ Be sure to secure your tickets to our last two events:

- Fall Gala 🤵‍♂️ Thursday, October 22nd
- PreserVISIONist Soirée ⚓️ Friday, October 23rd

Each year, HCF hosts a sit-down dinner to thank the volunteers and homeowners who make our spring festival season possible. It’s our chance to celebrate another successful year and honor the individuals who went above and beyond—and the homeowners whose hospitality and generosity are the heartbeat of it all.
It’s also our chance to reconnect with everyone in the fall. As our team gets into planning for the year ahead, this is the perfect moment to come together before we do it all over again—and to save the date for what’s coming. Charleston by Design returns March 13th through 15th, with tickets on sale November 1st. The Charleston Festival follows April 1st through 24th, with tickets on sale December 1st.

A huge thank-you to Jamie Westendorf of Charleston Outdoor Catering jamie westendorff the ultimate MVP, who stuck it out in the rain. The HCF team has been lucky year after year — Family Day has never seen a drop 🌧️ — so when the skies opened this year, the team made the very best of it with bright spirits all around.

Thursdays this month, our team made sure to attend the Peninsula Plan Open Studios series at the Charleston Design Center. The series continues each remaining Thursday through the end of the month, and your chance to be engaged in the process. The work doesn’t stop—we’re keeping up with all of it at once.

The first two sessions this month focused on Tourism Management and the remaining sessions will each focus on a new topic before the November presentation.

Did you meet Avery and Liza from our Communications team at The Camden Room?

There was never a quiet moment at the HCF table as Avery and Liza had a great afternoon con

06/10/2026

Figuring out your next fall plans? Look no further. 🥂 The 2026 PreserVISIONist Soirée is coming up soon… 

Don’t forget to reserve your spot! Join us Saturday, Oct. 23 at Capt. James Missroon House on 40 East Bay. 

🌅 Enjoy incredible views of the sun setting on Charleston Battery as you dance the night away with live music, craft cocktails, and an exclusive VIP After-Party. 

🎟️ Tickets on sale now! Click the link in our bio to purchase.”

PreserVISIONist Soirée at Capt. James Missroon House hosted by Anne Anderson Bruce Blackwood Serena Finnerty Jordan Kruse Liza Senter Layfield Tyler Page Wright Friedman ruthieravenel Elizabeth Sage Angelyn T. Smith Hannah Stathakis Carmichael Melissa Yates

Sponsored by:
Accountally Atlantic Retail BHC CHARLESTON GARDENWORKS Charleston Hardware Co Charleston Magazine Croghan’s Jewel Box Daniel Ravenel SIR Laura Altman LFA Architecture Mount Gay Rum Sebastian von Marschall Architect, LLC Smart Renovations SouthState Bank STRADLEY DAVIDSON Thesis Content Zourzoukis Homes Chandler Construction, Parker Poe Construction, Van Smith Concrete

📸 Anne Jervey Rhett Clay Austin Sophia Evelyn Barham Nathan 🔔 | Photographer

05/10/2026

No sunshine required. Thank you for dancing in the rain with us at Family Day!

Saturday at the Aiken-Rhett House Museum reminded us that the best days depend on who shows up, not on the forecast. From indigo dyeing and archaeological digs to bookmark decorating and a kangaroo meet-and-greet, the house was buzzing despite the drizzle. You brought the sunshine, and we’re so grateful.

New to the Aiken-Rhett House Museum? We can’t wait to welcome you back for a docent-led or self-guided audio tour of the c.1820 house museum. Stay connected with HCF for this fall’s Candlelight Tours, next spring’s art exhibition, and so much more.

A very big thank you to our partners and sponsors that made the 2026 Family Day possible: Charleston City Paper St Philip’s Academy

02/10/2026

Get ready to meet some very special guests at the Aiken-Rhett House — from a highland cow to a kangaroo and plenty more furry friends. 🐾

And that’s just the beginning! Spend your Saturday enjoying delicious BBQ, live music, colonial games, a book nook, refreshments, and plenty of family fun.

🌧️ Rain or shine, we’ll be at the Aiken-Rhett House on Elizabeth Street. Come make some memories with us!

Family Day is TOMORROW, 3–6 PM. We’ll see you there! 🎉

01/10/2026

Turns out, he knows a lot. 🔥

The HCF team stopped by the Blacksmithing Department at American College of the Building Arts to visit Matt Garton, Professor of Blacksmithing and Chair of the Department and the preservation progress on the gates for the Nathaniel Russell House. Now that the paint has been removed, the work, and fun, begins!

Part 1 of many! Stay connected to follow along. Special thank you to Matt Garton, American College of the Building Arts, Artis Construction and David Hoffman

01/10/2026

This Saturday from 10AM to 12PM at Dart Library.

The King St Focus Area and LowLine discussions include the Westside King Street Corridor.

29/09/2026

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is leading the movement to save places where our history happened.Old places are where our lives, memories, and stories began. They connect us to the past, anchor us to the present, and lead us into the future. These places inspire us to create a stronger...

29/09/2026

29/09/2026

The recent loss of the historic Emma Abbott Memorial Chapel at 52 Cooper St. underscores how much more work Charleston has to do to stop the cycle of demolition by neglect. (Full story below.)