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.

Our History & Values
Advocacy
Advocacy Issues
Experience HIstory
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
Discoveries from the Kitchen House: Up-close Archaeology with Dr. Andrew Agha
Discoveries from the Kitchen House: Up-close Archaeology with Dr. Andrew Agha
POSTPONED - Please email us to be notified with a new date is announced at info@historiccharleston.org
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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Parties
Life After Supper: Candlelight Tours at the Aiken-Rhett House
Life After Supper: Candlelight Tours at the Aiken-Rhett House
Experience the Aiken-Rhett House c.1820s by candlelight in this unique experience. Four tours each night.
Oct 23
6:00 pm
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Parties
Life After Supper: Candlelight Tours at the Aiken-Rhett House
Life After Supper: Candlelight Tours at the Aiken-Rhett House
Experience the Aiken-Rhett House c.1820s by candlelight in this unique experience. Four tours each night.
Oct 23
6:30 pm
Tickets
Parties
Life After Supper: Candlelight Tours at the Aiken-Rhett House
Life After Supper: Candlelight Tours at the Aiken-Rhett House
Experience the Aiken-Rhett House c.1820s by candlelight in this unique experience. Four tours each night.
Oct 23
7:00 pm
Tickets
Parties
Life After Supper: Candlelight Tours at the Aiken-Rhett House
Life After Supper: Candlelight Tours at the Aiken-Rhett House
Experience the Aiken-Rhett House c.1820s by candlelight in this unique experience. Four tours each night.
Oct 23
7:30 pm
Tickets

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