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Web Sites of the Week - Historic Preservation
Check back each week for a new list of interesting and informative Web Sites selected by the Charleston County Public Library.

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Historic Preservation

State Historic Preservation Office
“Encourages and facilitates the responsible stewardship of South Carolina’s historic and prehistoric places.”

Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation
Works for the advocacy of historic preservation, making special efforts on behalf of preservation legislation in community efforts to save historic properties.

Preservation Society of Charleston
“Dedicated to preserving Charleston’s unique architectural and cultural heritage.”

Historic Charleston Foundation
“Founded in 1947 to preserve and protect the integrity of Charleston’s architectural, historical and cultural heritage.”

South Carolina Historical and Genealogical Organizations from Sciway.net

Berkeley County Historical Society
“The purpose of the society is to collect and preserve history, educate the public and encourage historic preservation in Berkeley County.”

Summerville Dorchester Museum
“The Summerville-Dorchester Museum is an educational organization dedicated to preserving the historical significance of Summerville and Dorchester County. Its mission is to collect, preserve and exhibit artifacts and to develop educational programs relating to the cultural and natural history of the Summerville and Dorchester County area."