Current Projects & Initiatives
In order to meet our state's most pressing needs, we have used support from people like you to create programs that address the preservation of our historic rural churches, the revitalization of smaller community downtowns, and the saving of significant African American landmarks. Below are a few of our current statewide projects and initiatives.
Union County
Dawkins House
Located at the end of N. Church Street in downtown Union is an unassuming building that does not outwardly show its history as the one-time state capital of SC during the Civil War. In November 2023, Preservation SC acquired the rights to the Dawkins House at a property tax sale.
Berkeley County
Taveau Church
Built in 1835, and used as a place of worship for Black Methodists since 1847, Taveau is a remarkable rural Black church with rich history. In 2023, with the full support of the congregation, its minister, and the Taveau Legacy Committee, we purchased historic Taveau from the UMC Conference.
Edgefield County
Edgefield Hotel
In 2017, an Edgefield citizen donated the town’s historic hotel to PSC. The original hotel, known as the "Planters Inn", was built in 1813 later burned and rebuilt in 1919 to what we see today. We are working with developers and the Town in bringing this building back to life.
Statewide
Endangered Historic Property Form
In September 2025, Preservation SC launched our Endangered Historic Property Form. The purpose of the form is to identify vulnerable historic properties across the state for potential investment, while advocating for their preservation. Forms accepted on a rolling-basis throughout the year.
Darlington County
E.T. West House
In December 2024, Preservation SC purchased the E.T. West House through our Revolving Fund, made possible by a substantial appropriation from the SC General Assembly and the support of our members. We are working with experienced local builders before locating a new owner to care for this historic property.
Edgefield County
Pottersville House
This property was donated to Preservation SC in 2019. Having been vacant for over three decades, the house had undergone considerable deterioration. The House is presently owned by the Town of Edgefield. Its stabilization is the beginning of a larger vision to fully rehabilitate the structure into an immersive history museum
Breaking News
Exciting news for the Dawkins House! We are thrilled to announce that it will be the new home of the USC-Union Alumni and Corporate Events Center. We look forward to sharing more updates as we progress, but for now, take a moment to appreciate the brand new sign dedicated to this joint project with USC-Union, Union County, and the City of Union.
The Latest Headlines + Happenings
Preservation South Carolina E-Newsletter
The E.T. West House & Lawrence Reese Event
July 28, 2025
Join the Darlington County Historical Commission and Preservation South Carolina for an informative event at the Grand Old Post Office concerning Lawrence Reese, Black entrepreneur, carpenter, and architect, and the E.T. West House, currently being restored by Preservation SC.
The Historic Preservation Fund | Advocacy
June 4, 2025
The HPF support has helped the SC SHPO carry a range of state programs and services including the state historic tax credits, reviews of projects for state agencies, the State Historic Preservation Grant Fund, and the state historical marker program.
Why join?
Becoming a member of Preservation South Carolina is the best way of supporting our work. Membership represents an appreciation for South Carolina's rich architectural and cultural heritage and is a meaningful way to support our preservation and advocacy efforts.
Together we can secure the future of our historic places, inspire a sense of community, and keep our history alive for future generations.
