11 07, 2018

Historic Preservation Program Assesses Jim Crow Era Schoolhouse

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The College’s Historic Preservation and Community Planning Program recently assessed a Jim Crow era schoolhouse in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

14 02, 2018

Charleston Museum Curator Awarded College’s Simons Medal

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Martha Zierden, curator of historical archaeology at The Charleston Museum and an early supporter of the College's anthropology program, is the recipient of the College’s 2018 Albert Simons Medal of Excellence.

11 11, 2016

Historic Preservation Students Drive Research on Classic Car

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Students from the Historic Preservation and Community Planning program researched the complete history of a classic 1920 Anderson Six Convertible Roadster for inclusion on the National Historic Vehicle Register.

2 06, 2016

Painting the Porgy Houses: Professor Ralph Muldrow’s Gorgeous Watercolors

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Prints of Ralph Muldrow's watercolors will be sold to benefit African-American heritage preservation and advocacy in Charleston.

9 03, 2016

See How the College Preserves its Past, Building by Building

By |2020-02-25T13:02:38-05:00March 9, 2016|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on See How the College Preserves its Past, Building by Building

The Historic Preservation and Community Planning Program at the College of Charleston wins awards and provides hands-on learning for its students. Recently, students were able to witness the award-winning restoration of three historic buildings on campus.

22 12, 2015

Professors Consider the Legacy of Mayor Joe Riley

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College of Charleston professors examine Mayor Joe Riley's innumerable contributions to Charleston – from its quality of life and economy to its thriving arts community, history and culture.

28 10, 2015

Historic Preservation Student Has Big Hopes to Save Atlanta’s Briarcliff Mansion

By |2020-02-25T13:02:54-05:00October 28, 2015|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Historic Preservation Student Has Big Hopes to Save Atlanta’s Briarcliff Mansion

Freshman Charlie Paine wants to help restore Briarcliff Mansion, which was once owned by Coca-Cola heir Buddy Candler.