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A Nonprofit Membership Organization Working for South Carolinians Since 1990.
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Headlines + Happenings September 6, 2024 | |
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We are pleased to share that the Town of Edgefield has purchased the Pottersville House and obtained a grant from the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism. The objective of this grant is to ensure the sustainability of the Edgefield Stoneware industry, with the Pottersville House playing a pivotal role in the effort, given its distinction as a structure from the Town's early pottery history.
The long-term plan for the property, located one mile from the historic Town Square, is to launch a sustainable pottery heritage tourism site, featuring a Living History Museum, a potter-in-residence studio, and active use of the existing city-owned Groundhog Kiln. This grant will provide startup funding for the initial phase and incentivize future financial investments.
We remain committed to this historic property and its stabilization and will continue to engage with the Town in implementing this project. | |
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History: Preservation South Carolina purchased the Pottersville House in 2019 with a goal of ensuring that it would be saved. It first appears on the Register of Deeds in 1827, though portions of the building likely date to the 1790s. This structure is the last structure remaining from what was once the town of Pottersville 208 years ago. It is believed to have originally been built for and owned by Abner Landrum. Abner and John Landrum are credited with introducing Edgefield Pottery to much of North America through their potteries located in Edgefield. | |
Learn more about the Pottersville House by visiting ourwebsite. | | |
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- The WeGOJA Foundation, SC Department of Archives and History, Conservation Voters of SC, and SC PRT undertaking Rosenwald School Trail Study (RSTS) to determine which Rosenwald School sites could become SC's first state park focused on African American and Jewish history. Learn more here.
- The Goodwill Educational and Historical Society received a State Historic Preservation Grant from the SC State Historic Preservation Office. Learn more about the site here.
- Hilton Head Island's oldest standing structure, The Barnwell Tabby House (2024 SC Preservation Award Recipient) highlighted on front page of South Carolina Living. Learn more here. - On August 21, 2024 Gov. Henry McMaster joined state legislators at Savage Craft Ale Works in West Columbia to mark a new law that expands an existing tax credit focused on abandoned buildings. Learn more here. - The South Carolina Department of Archives and History to host 3rd annual Historic Cemeteries workshop on September 12, 2024. Learn more and register here. - South Carolina African American Heritage Commission's Annual Conference is February 22, 2025, Columbia. - Historic Columbia names Suzanne Brooks as Executive Director. Learn more here. | |
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Business Members Did you know we have business memberships? | |
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Becoming a member of Preservation South Carolina is the best way of supporting our work. You’ll join with other companies and individuals who support Preservation SC’s important mission and understand the value that a rich past imparts to our present and future.
Together we can secure the future of our historic places, inspire a sense of community, and keep our history alive for future generations. Check out our business membership levels by visiting our website. | |
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PRESERVATION SC ANNUAL MEETING September 13, 2024 | |
Join us for an update on Preservation SC initiatives and projects at the historic Curtiss-Wright Hangar in Columbia, now home to the Hunter Gatherer Brewery. Don't miss out on the opportunity to hear from B&B Real Estate Company as they share information on their plans for the Edgefield Hotel! Learn more about this opportunity by visiting our website.
This event is free to Preservation SC members (please RSVP by email or phone) and $25 to non-members. Not sure if you're a member? Contact us at 803.729.7782 or email our Director of Outreach, Joanna Rothell, at Joanna@PreserveSC.org. We hope you join us!
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Preservation South Carolina1103 Little Street, Suite 5 Camden, SC 29020803.729.7782 | |
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