The Nation’s First Preservation Organization

The Preservation Society of Charleston is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of Charleston’s distinct character, quality of life, and diverse neighborhoods.

What We Do

Preservation Society of Charleston Staff

  • Andy Archie Director of Retail Operations Email
    Call: 843.722.4630 ext. 120
  • Anna-Catherine Alexander Director of Advocacy Initiatives Email Biography
    Call: 843.722.4630 ext. 115
  • Flannery Antinoro Preservation Specialist Email
    Call: 843.722.4630 ext. 125
  • Marissa Baum Marketing and Communications Manager Email
    Call: 843.722.4630 ext. 114
  • Emily Carpenter Retail Associate Email
    Call: 843.722.4630 ext. 147
  • Amanda Cote Director of Finance & Operations Email Biography
    Call: 843.722.4630 ext. 118
  • Summer Crews Retail Associate Email
    Call: 843.722.4630 ext. 147
  • Laurel M. Fay Manager of Preservation & Research Email Biography
    Call: 843.722.4630 ext. 127
  • Johnathan Free Retail Manager Email
    Call: 843.722.4630 ext. 147
  • Rebecca Hoffman Manager of Advancement & Planned Giving Email
    Call: 843.722.4630 ext. 113
  • Madison Lee Community Outreach Coordinator Email Biography
    Call: 843.722.4630 ext. 126
  • Mike Olson Membership Coordinator Email Biography
  • Kendra Rodell Assistant Retail Manager Email
    Call: 843.722.4630 ext. 147
  • Sam Spence Director of Public Affairs Email Biography
    Call: 843.722.4630 ext. 123
  • Virginia Swift Manager of Programs Email Biography
    Call: 843.722.4630 ext. 121
  • Courtney W. Theis Director of Advancement Email Biography
    Call: 843.722.4630 ext. 117
  • Brian R. Turner President & Chief Executive Officer Email Biography
    Call: 843.722.4630 ext. 124

Preservation Society of Charleston Board

Executive Committee

  • W. Andrew Gowder, Jr., Chair
  • Elizabeth M. Hagood, Vice Chair
  • Kate W. Campbell, Secretary
  • James C. Mabry IV, Treasurer

Board Members

  • Summerlin C. Anderson
  • Mariana Hay Avant
  • Wiley Becker
  • Laura D. Gates
  • Lyles Geer
  • Harlan Greene
  • Ittriss J. Jenkins
  • Glenn F. Keyes
  • Virginia D. Lane
  • Benjamin F. Lenhardt, Jr.
  • Alexandra Macon
  • Kellye A. McKenzie
  • Charles Sullivan
  • Debra Treyz
  • Eugene H. Walpole IV
  • Sheila Wertimer
  • Nickisha M. Woodward

Advisors

  • Henry Fishburne
  • Lynn S. Hanlin
  • Hugh Lane
  • Jenny S. McKay
  • James R. McNab, Jr.
  • Daniel Ravenel
  • Sally J. Smith

Chair Emerita

  • Elizabeth Kirkland Cahill

Directors Emeriti

  • Cynthia A. Hartley
  • T. Hunter McEaddy
  • Anne P. Olsen
  • Helga Vogel
  • Jane O. Waring