South of Broad Piazzas and Gardens

Guests will visit 4-6 private Piazzas and Gardens. No interiors are included. The area south of Broad Street is one of Charleston's most notable neighborhoods and boasts one of the finest residential areas of the country. It is located at the southernmost tip of the Peninsula and is bordered by two rivers, the Ashley and […]

Carolopolis

Sottile Theatre 44 George St, Charleston, SC, United States

Tickets now available. 

Winter Membership Meeting

The American Theater 446 King St, Charleston, Charleston, United States

PSC Spring Membership Meeting

The PSC is having its Spring Membership Meeting at the Charleston Naval Base. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour several historic structures on base, including some recent Carolopolis Award winners. The tour portion of the event from 4 – 5:30 PM is optional and self-guided, but will include interpretation from local experts who were […]

Member Appreciation Day at The PSC Shop

The PSC Shop 147 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

PSC Members will receive a special discount and online promo code for a total of 20% off all purchases through our Shop and online store. This includes handcrafted products from our local makers such as Brackish, Smithey Ironware, J. Stark, and more! As always, purchases are tax-free and support the mission of the PSC.  Click […]

Farmers & Exchange Bank Hard Hat Tour

Farmers & Exchange Bank 141 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC, United States

The Farmers and Exchange Bank (c. 1854), located just North of Broad Street on East Bay, is one of few examples of Moorish style architecture in South Carolina. Join the PSC and local historic preservation architect, Glenn Keyes, to examine this unique building’s architecture and history in the midst of its ongoing rehabilitation. The tour […]

Preservation Picnic

Visit Wadmalaw Island for a picnic lunch with the Preservation Society. From 11 AM – 12 PM, guests are invited to walk through one of the property’s private residences modeled after a historic 1850s building in the Greek Cross style layout. Afterwards, enjoy a picnic lunch with views of the Wadmalaw River. Ticket link coming […]

African American Classicism

Join the PSC and Phillip Smith for a lecture and exploration of the origins of Greco-Roman architecture and the influence African Americans have had on American Classical architecture and the built environment. Smith is an Assistant Professor of Architectural Design at the American College of the Building Arts and Associate Architect with MHK Architecture and […]

Read Brothers Building Hard Hat Tour

Read Brothers Building 591 - 593 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

The Read Brothers Building (c. 1912), located on the corner of King and Spring streets, originally opened as the Read and Dumas five and dime store and remained the home of Read family-run businesses for over a century. In 2017, the Read Brothers’ stereo and fabric store was forced to close due to dangerous structural […]

Hard Hat Tour

Led by a Preservation Society staff member or noted expert in their field, specialty tours are designed to provide a closer look at the Preservation Society’s advocacy work, preservation initiatives, and mission. Learn more about the issues facing Charleston and what we work on every day to advocate for the preservation and enjoyment of Charleston’s […]

Revolutionary Charleston Walking Tour

Explore the streets of Charleston while learning more about the historical events, people, and cultures that have shaped our city. All PSC walking tours are designed and led by professional, certified tour guides. Offerings change from day to day. Please see website for a complete schedule and tour descriptions. Walking tours last approximately 2-2.5 hours.  […]