Historic Phillips Community Threatened - Charleston Preservation Society

Historic Phillips Community Threatened

Highway 41 | Mount Pleasant, SC

A current Charleston County proposal to widen Highway 41 in Mount Pleasant would negatively and irreparably affect the Phillips community, an intact African American settlement community founded in the late-19th century. Join the PSC in opposing the proposed Alternative 1 in favor of Alternative 7A that would relieve congestion and improve safety without adversely impacting this important, historic community.

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March 5, 2021 | PSC Alert: Highway 41 Plan Revised, County Steps Up for Phillips Community

February 12, 2021 | PSC Phillips Community Update

February 10, 2021 | Live 5 News: Lowcountry groups work to preserve historic Phillips Community

February 9, 2021 | ABC News 4: Lowcountry nonprofits want Phillips community on National Historic Registry

January 15, 2021 | PSC Update: Grant Awarded for Phillips Community National Register Nomination

September 10 | Last Day to Submit Comments to Charleston County Council is September 11

August 26 | Alert: Historic Phillips Community Threatened

Charleston County decides on 5-lane Highway 41 through historic Phillips community

Editorial: Don’t widen SC Highway 41 through historic Phillips community

Commentary: Why would a wider road through the Phillips community be any different?

Highway 41 and the Phillips Community: ‘This Area Fits the People Who Live Here’

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ADVOCACY ALERT // The state has issued a stop work

ADVOCACY ALERT // The state has issued a stop work order on a subdivision project encroaching on an African American burial ground in Cainhoy. The PSC and our community partners had pressed for this outcome and we are relieved the site will now be further documented. The developer had been proceeding with construction despite pressure to complete additional cultural resources survey to verify burial locations. During its work at least eight gravesites were visually identified, thankfully before any digging occurred. We are grateful for Councilmember Marie Delcioppo’s leadership in securing this major victory which sets an important precedent for sites throughout the Lowcountry.

https://www.postandcourier.com/news/citing-likely-graves-dhec-stops-work-on-oak-bluff-site-in-cainhoy/article_389ccdc2-ae6d-11eb-b46a-e3de5a25d0e5.html

In advance of the hard hat tour next week (May 12

In advance of the hard hat tour next week (May 12 at 4 PM), our team had the opportunity to get a first-look at the rehabilitation work going on at Charleston’s old Masonic Temple on the corner of King and Wentworth streets. Join the Preservation Society of Charleston, East West Partners, and architect Kevan Hoertdoerfer for a special tour of this incredible rehabilitation that has been underway since 2019. Limited tickets are available: bit.ly/masonictempletour #linkinbio

The tour will be followed by wine, beer, and snacks, along with the opportunity for further discussion.

Tickets are limited - click the link to purchase.
Social-distancing protocols will be followed.
Masks are required.

5 EAST BATTERY VIRTUAL TOUR // Available to rent f

5 EAST BATTERY VIRTUAL TOUR // Available to rent from PSC Streaming beginning today until May 31, is the PSC's new virtual tour of 5 East Battery! Click to rent today: bit.ly/pscvirtualtours #linkinbio

In the new film, PSC Executive Director, Kristopher King, will lead viewers through the history and restoration of one of the most prominent homes on the High Battery. You'll learn more about this multi-year restoration project and the steps taken to mitigate flooding in one of Charleston's most water-prone neighborhoods.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
• This virtual tour is available to rent until May 31.
• Once rented, the virtual tour is available to you for a 72-hour period.
• Renters have full control over the playback and are able to play, pause, and rewind as they wish. Watch each video as often as you'd like within the 72-hour period.
• To rent, simply click the button above.

This virtual program is supported by The Joanna Foundation.

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