Charleston Preservation Programs

Preservation Programs

Preserving Charleston's Historic Fabric and Culture

Great cities are tapestries – their history, character, and uniqueness are the fabric from which they’re woven.

Charleston’s buildings and waterfront setting creates a deep sense of place, connecting us to our past while helping to shape our future. As preservation evolves from its traditional role of saving historic buildings into addressing broader issues like housing, urban planning, and tourism management, we strive to be a leader in our community. Only when we advocate for ALL of our neighborhoods, historic buildings, priceless environment, and diverse communities can we understand who we truly are – and make the vital decisions that move us all forward.

Preservation in Action

Partnering to Preserve

Through our programs, we seek to balance historic preservation with growth and progress while honoring that which makes us.

Common Cause Loan Fund
Common Cause Loan Fund
With preservation funds increasingly hard to come by, the displacement of generational Charleston homeowners is amplified.
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The Revolving Fund
Now a national model, The  Revolving Fund fights one threat at a time by purchasing and stabilizing historic structures before returning them to the community. 
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Faith Fund
Saving Grace Initiative
Launched in 2024, HCF is working to support preservation efforts and the congregations of historic Black churches in the Lowcountry.
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Pine Tree Hotel & Mosquito Beach
Pine Tree Hotel and Mosquito Beach
From 2021-2024, the Foundation has worked to protect the historic Sol Legare community and the iconic Pine Tree Hotel.
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Romney Street Urban Garden
Nestled at the end of Romney Street, this community space is a free resource for the neighborhood.
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A sunset view down a two lane road in Charleston's Ashley River Cooridor district. large oak trees covered in moss.
Ashley River Corridor
In 2007, HCF received a grant from the Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation to expand the Ashley River Historic District. The expanded district was designated in 2010 and now encompasses more than 23,000 acres.
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