St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church and White House Architect James Hoban 95 Hasell Street Formed c. 1789, constructed 1838 Established in 1789 and incorporated in the State of South Carolina in February 1791, St. Mary’s was the first Roman Catholic parish in the Carolinas and Georgia. The present Greek Revival structure was constructed […]
The PSC has long advocated for expansion of Charleston’s National Register Historic District as an important preservation tool. This week, the Post & Courier published an editorial in strong support of this goal. PSC Director of Preservation, Erin Minnigan, is quoted in the article, explaining the value of recognizing more of Charleston’s neighborhoods on the National […]
In January, the Charleston community mourned the loss of community organizer and public servant, Mr. Abraham “Abe” Jenkins, Jr. Among many areas of activism, Mr. Jenkins was a champion of the Progressive Club, a renowned community center and citizenship school founded in 1948 by his late grandfather and prominent civil rights leader, Esau Jenkins. For several years, Abe […]
Drone photography of the c. 1830 Jehossee Island overseer’s house and rice mill complex taken in March 2021. Courtesy of Brent R. Fortenberry, Ph.D, RPA. To fully understand Charleston’s history, it is critical to study and interpret the under-documented landscape of slavery and rice cultivation in the Lowcountry. That’s why the PSC is working alongside […]
By Courtney Theis, Acting Director of Advancement Since our inception in 1920, the PSC has relied upon public engagement on issues that matter most for Charleston. The organization’s grassroots principles and community-driven activism still form the foundation of our work today. The Voices of Charleston series tells the stories of residents, business owners, and entrepreneurs […]
By Courtney Theis, Acting Director of Advancement Since our inception in 1920, the PSC has relied upon public engagement on issues that matter most for Charleston. The organization’s grassroots principles and community-driven activism still form the foundation of our work today. The Voices of Charleston series tells the stories of residents, business owners, and entrepreneurs […]