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

Common Cause Loan Fund

Events & Programming

Experience Historic Charleston

Dive deeper into Charleston’s history through House Museum tours, Foundation programs and annual fundraising events.
Parties
Holiday Candlelight Tours at the Nathaniel Russell House
Holiday Candlelight Tours at the Nathaniel Russell House
'Tis the season! Learn about the 19th century holiday traditions and how the Russell family and their enslaved workers would have observed the holidays while touring the house illuminated by candlelight.
Dec 12
6:00 pm
Tickets
Parties
Holiday Candlelight Tours at the Nathaniel Russell House
Holiday Candlelight Tours at the Nathaniel Russell House
'Tis the season! Learn about the 19th century holiday traditions and how the Russell family and their enslaved workers would have observed the holidays while touring the house illuminated by candlelight.
Dec 12
6:30 pm
Tickets
Parties
Holiday Candlelight Tours at the Nathaniel Russell House
Holiday Candlelight Tours at the Nathaniel Russell House
'Tis the season! Learn about the 19th century holiday traditions and how the Russell family and their enslaved workers would have observed the holidays while touring the house illuminated by candlelight.
Dec 12
7:00 pm
Tickets
Parties
Holiday Candlelight Tours of the Nathaniel Russell House
Holiday Candlelight Tours of the Nathaniel Russell House
‘Tis the season! Learn about the 19th century holiday traditions and how the Russell family and their enslaved workers would have observed the holidays while enjoying the c.1808 historic house museum illuminated by candlelight.
Dec 12
7:30 pm
Tickets
Parties
Holiday Candlelight Tours at the Nathaniel Russell House
Holiday Candlelight Tours at the Nathaniel Russell House
‘Tis the season! Learn about the 19th century holiday traditions and how the Russell family and their enslaved workers would have observed the holidays while enjoying the c.1808 historic house museum illuminated by candlelight.
Dec 13
6:00 pm
Tickets

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