Since 1953, the Preservation Society of Charleston (PSC) has celebrated the very best of preservation in Charleston and the Lowcountry through the Carolopolis Award program. After nearly 70 years and more than 1,400 awards given, the Carolopolis Award has become as much a part of the fabric of the city as the buildings and structures […]
As Manager of Preservation & Research, Laurel M. Fay manages preservation initiatives including the Historic Markers Program, Charleston Justice Journey, and the Mapping Charleston’s Black Burial Grounds Project. Laurel also specializes in archival research, content development and visualization, digital mapping, and public meeting advocacy. She earned a Master of Science in Historic Preservation from Tulane […]
Growing up in the Upstate, Kelly experienced firsthand the impacts on her hometown Seneca from the growth of nearby Clemson, and that’s how she began to value historic preservation and strategic community planning. Kelly earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of South Carolina, and recently completed a Master’s degree in Public Administration […]
Courtney Theis has been with the Preservation Society’s Advancement Department since March 2020, serving as the Director since 2022. She manages all fundraising efforts, including membership, sponsorship, grants, and special gifts. The Advancement Department is also responsible for event logistics for the Fall Tours, Carolopolis Awards, Preservation Month, membership meetings, and other programs throughout the […]
As President & CEO, Turner serves as the principal leader, advocate, and fund-raiser for the Preservation Society, with overall responsibility for all of its activities, including advocacy and education, advancement, communications, retail, finance, and general operations. As a licensed attorney, he has a particular strength in public policy and land use laws that are designed […]
Anna-Catherine oversees the development and execution of PSC advocacy work on issues and projects impacting Charleston’s historic built environment. Drawing on comprehensive experience since joining PSC’s Advocacy Department in 2018, Anna-Catherine is passionate about integrating historic preservation principles with inclusive storytelling. She is a North Carolina native and earned a BA in Historic Preservation and […]