Preservation Parlance: Historic Districts
General
09/21/2016
What does it mean for a property to be located in an “historic district?”
Preservation Parlance: Preservation, Rehabilitation, Restoration, and Reconstruction
General
05/16/2016
When Congress passed the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) 50 years ago, it affirmed historic preservation’s importance to the United States’ cultural, environmental, and economic well-being. The passing of the […]
Irish in Charleston
History
03/16/2016
Saint Michael’s Church in 1861 (via loc.gov) Article edited August 1, 2017 re: James Hoban and footnote number 12. One reason Charleston’s history is so alluring is that it is […]
Black Craftsmen and the Built Environment
History
02/29/2016
Image from the 2008 City of Charleston Preservation Plan The Thomas Mayhem Pinckney Alliance is dedicated to recognizing and promoting significant sites and places in Charleston related to African American […]
Visitor Accommodations on the Peninsula
Advocacy Alerts
02/17/2016
One corollary to the ever-ascending Charleston brand is the steady influx of visitors coming to stay in the city and experience its culture, ambiance, cuisine, and natural beauty. As a […]
Treatment of Flood-Damaged Older and Historic Buildings
Advocacy Alerts
The historic rainfall and flooding in the first few days of October have greatly impacted many in the community and beyond. We sincerely hope you and your family have weathered […]