CHARLESTON, SC – Historic Charleston Foundation (HCF) is proud to announce the 2026 Charter Day award winners, recognizing outstanding achievements in the protection, restoration, and interpretation of Charleston’s historic built environment. This year’s honorees represent a diverse range of projects, from meticulous residential rehabilitations and institutional restorations to cultural landscape preservation and innovative public advocacy. Historic Charleston Foundation recognizes their excellence in preservation, offering not just technical expertise in maintaining historic sites and cultural landscapes, but also their dedication, resources, and a strong commitment to the city’s lasting legacy.
On Thursday, April 30th, we will celebrate winners of the following awards at the annual Charter Day awards ceremony and reception: The Whitelaw Founders Award, the Joseph H. Peter McGee Advocacy Award, and the Stoney Craftsmanship Awards. The event is held at the historic First Baptist Church at 61 Church Street at 6 pm, immediately followed by a reception at the Nathaniel Russell House Museum, 51 Meeting Street. This program is free and open to the public; space is limited and registration is required on HCF’s website, HistoricCharleston.org.
The Whitelaw Founders Award recognizes individuals, groups, or government entities that actively engage in the long-term preservation of important buildings and places…