Working with residents, leaders, & professionals for planning and preservation that betters our city


America’s first grassroots, community preservation organization

Standing up for Charleston for more than 100 years


In 1920, Susan Pringle Frost fought to save a house.
These citizens created the preservation movement

with education & advocacy
Today, thousands have joined as Preservation Society members

Preservation is about honoring our living city


Supporting the people who live and work here

Protecting culture that makes Charleston special


Leading the fight for informed, community-first decisions
Join us to support our work


