Protecting Our Past
Championing Our Future

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.

Our Mission

Our mission is to advocate for a future for Charleston that honors and protects its people, places, culture, and community.

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House Museums
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. 
Aiken-Rhett House
Preserved “as-found”, a stark example of the wealthy vs. the urban enslaved, c.1820s.
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Nathaniel Russell House
Restored to c.1808, a National Historic Landmark with ongoing archaeology.
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PReservation Programs

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Events & Programming

Experience Historic Charleston

Dive deeper into Charleston’s history through House Museum tours, Foundation programs and annual fundraising events.
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Family Day at the Aiken-Rhett House
Family Day at the Aiken-Rhett House
Historic Charleston Foundation invites you to the Aiken-Rhett House for a Family Day on Saturday, October 5, 2024!
Oct 5
3:00 pm
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Discoveries from the Kitchen House: Up-close Archaeology with Dr. Andrew Agha
Discoveries from the Kitchen House: Up-close Archaeology with Dr. Andrew Agha
Join us for an intimate talk with archaeologist, Andrew Agha, RPA PHD, to hear the latest updates from the Nathaniel Russell Kitchen House Project.
Oct 17
5:30 pm
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Laurens Street Restoration Tour I: PreserVISIONist Members Only
Laurens Street Restoration Tour I: PreserVISIONist Members Only
PreserVISIONist Members join us for a behind-the-scenes look at preservation work in historic downtown Charleston.
Oct 23
5:00 pm
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2024 Fall Gala
2024 Fall Gala
Join us for the inaugural Historic Charleston Foundation Fall Gala, on Thursday, November 7th at the Aiken-Rhett House, c.1820.
Nov 7
7:00 pm
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PreserVISIONist Soirée 2024
PreserVISIONist Soirée 2024
Are you still talking about the first PreserVISIONist Soirée with the Midnight City Band as much as we do? Ready for another soirée?
Nov 8
7:00 pm
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Art and Architecture: Courier Square and ACBA
Art and Architecture: Courier Square and ACBA
In the first of a four-part series, join HCF and speaker, Christian Sottile, AIA, at the American College of the Building Arts to learn more about Courier Square.
Nov 13
2:00 pm
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