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South Carolina's Statewide Historic Preservation Nonprofit Organization

Mission Statement

Formed in 1990, Preservation South Carolina preserves and protects South Carolina's historic buildings and places, advocating for their productive use, and promoting the state's diverse cultural legacy.

Current Projects & Initiatives

In order to meet our state's most pressing needs, we have used support from people like you to create programs that address the preservation of our historic rural churches, the revitalization of smaller community downtowns, and the saving of significant African American landmarks. Below are a few of our current statewide projects and initiatives. 

2024 South Carolina Historic Preservation Awards

Please join us, along with the SC Department of Archives & History and The Office of the Governor, in celebrating this year's recipients!

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Union County

Dawkins House

Located at the end of N. Church Street in downtown Union is an unassuming building that does not outwardly show its history as the one-time state capital of SC during the Civil War. In November 2023, Preservation SC acquired the rights to the Dawkins House at a property tax sale. 

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Berkeley County

Taveau Church 

Built in 1835, and used as a place of worship for Black Methodists since 1847, Taveau is a remarkable rural Black church with rich history. In 2023, with the full support of the congregation, its minister, and the Taveau Legacy Committee, we purchased historic Taveau from the UMC Conference.

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Edgefield County

Edgefield Hotel

In 2017, an Edgefield citizen donated the town’s historic hotel to PSC. The original hotel, known as the "Planters Inn", was built in 1813 later burned and rebuilt in 1919 to what we see today. We are working with developers and the Town in bringing this building back to life.

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Breaking News

Exciting news for the Dawkins House! We are thrilled to announce that it will be the new home of the USC-Union Alumni Center. We look forward to sharing more updates as we progress, but for now, take a moment to appreciate the brand new sign dedicated to this joint project with USC-Union, Union County, and the City of Union.

The Latest Headlines + Happenings

Preservation South Carolina E-Newsletter

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The 2024 South Carolina Historic Preservation Award Recipients

July 2, 2024

We are honored to announce the recipients of this year's historic preservation awards! Please join us, along with the South Carolina Department of Archives and History, and the Office of the Governor in celebrating and thanking this year's recipients.

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The Dawkins House Project Update

June 3, 2024

Exciting news for the Dawkins House! The Dawkins House will be the University of South Carolina-Union’s new Alumni Association Department Center.

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May is National Preservation Month

May 2, 2024

We will be joining the National Trust for Historic Preservation as well as preservation groups across the state and country in celebrating the work of people saving important historical places.

Why join?
Becoming a member of Preservation South Carolina is the best way of supporting our work. Membership represents an appreciation for South Carolina's rich architectural and cultural heritage and is a meaningful way to support of our preservation and advocacy efforts.

Together we can secure the future of our historic places, inspire a sense of community, and keep our history alive for future generations.
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