Blind Tiger Pub Courtyard, 36-28 Broad St

PSC Members are invited to a celebratory happy hour at the historic Blind Tiger Pub to kick off the Preservation Month series. Join us in the courtyard to meet and mingle with PSC staff, the Board, and fellow members. Complimentary food and drinks will be provided courtesy of Blind Tiger Pub and King Street Hospitality Group.

PSC Members Only | Registration Required | Limited Capacity
(Members will receive a private registration link via email)

147 King Street

PSC Members receive an additional 10% discount for a total of 20% off all purchases through the Preservation Society Shop and online store. Browse our collection of curated books and products from local makers like Brackish, J. Stark, Smithey Ironware, and more! As always, purchases are tax-free and proceeds benefit the mission of the Preservation Society.

PSC Members Only

Various Downtown Congregations | Event Hub at 96 Wentworth St.

Food is a symbol of our various histories, cultures, and faiths, but also one of the best ways to bring people together. Enjoy a glimpse into the culinary traditions of the Holy City’s many houses of worship during this free snack tour. Restrooms, maps, and fans can be found at our central event hub, located in Arnold Hall at the College of Charleston’s Jewish Studies Center (96 Wentworth St). You may visit the tour stops in any order you wish, but be sure to stop by Arnold Hall to meet additional congregations and organizations.

Free and Open to the Public

The Charleston Music Hall | 37 John St, Charleston, SC

Join us for the annual Cahill Distinguished Lecture featuring James F. Lima, President of James Lima Planning + Design, as he discusses “What It Takes: Building Great Public Places.” Lima specializes in the creative economics required to develop urban destinations that effectively leverage public and private sector financing to create dynamic public spaces that contribute to some of the world’s greatest cities. Current PSC Members are invited to join us immediately following the lecture for a members’ reception across the street from 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. in the Camden Room at the Charleston Visitor Center (375 Meeting St).

Free and Open to the Public | Registration Required

Webinar

PSC Members are invited to log on to our virtual Spring Membership Meeting for an in-depth advocacy update on the Preservation Society’s latest work. Learn about ongoing advocacy and preservation initiatives from PSC staff during this lunchtime webinar event. Members are also invited to join us for a free in-person members’ reception following the Cahill Lecture featuring James Lima on May 7. To become a member, join or renew online here.

PSC Members Only

(Members will receive Zoom link via email)

65 South Street

Located in Charleston’s Eastside neighborhood, 65 South Street is a c. 1895 house currently undergoing a major and long-overdue rehabilitation thanks to its committed owners and an expert project team, including Fenno Architecture and Rockwell Construction. Join us to learn more about preservation methods, architectural history, construction, and craftsmanship as we explore this ongoing project. The tour will be followed by coffee, pastries, and the opportunity for further discussion with the project team.

$75 per person | Registration Required | Limited Capacity

St. Philip’s Parish House | 154 Church St.

Join us for the first of our summer lecture series, Steeples of the Holy City, beginning with the current restoration project at St. Philip’s Church. As the oldest congregation in South Carolina, St. Philip’s has withstood over three centuries of history, including numerous natural disasters and wars. This panel discussion with parish leadership, as well as the engineering and construction teams, will give you an inside look at what it takes to preserve and protect this iconic landmark in the heart of historic Charleston.

Free and Open to the Public | Registration Required

High Wire Distilling | 311 Huger Street, Charleston, SC

Join us for a dynamic conversation covering simple but powerful DIY solutions to make your property more resilient starting in your own backyard. Inspired by the Preservation Society’s Resilience Guidance for Charleston publication, this morning coffee chat with the Preservation Society and The M.A.R.S.H. Project will include fast-paced presentations to break down the Landscape section of the Resilience Guidance document. Join us to learn, connect, and get inspired over light breakfast bites and coffee with neighbors and new friends.

$15 Suggested Donation | Registration Required | Limited Capacity