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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.  […]

The Insider’s Architecture series will take guests inside some of Charleston’s finest buildings, seldom open to the public. These tours will be led by noted professionals such as architects, contractors, or architectural historians, and will dive deeper into Charleston’s unique architectural styles, preservation ethic, and interior design. Each tour includes a unique set of properties […]

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.  […]

The Insider’s Garden series is designed for the garden enthusiast and will be led by notable professionals such as landscape architects, garden designers, and horticulturalists. In addition to visiting some of the city’s most beautiful private gardens, guests will also learn about subjects ranging from the latest gardening trends to Charleston’s rich horticultural history, and […]

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.  […]

Each Saturday from 2 – 5 PM, guests have the opportunity to go beyond the garden gate and onto the porches and piazzas of some of Charleston’s finest homes. Each tour will include 4-6 private properties in the Old and Historic District. Enjoy going from site to site at your leisure, where volunteer docents will […]

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 […]