Historic Charleston Foundation Honors 2024 Charter Day Award Winners
The Historic Charleston Foundation (HCF), established in 1947, annually celebrates influential individuals and organizations keen on preserving the breathtaking heritage of the city of Charleston. The Foundation aims to conserve invaluable historic properties and simultaneously prevent displacement.
April is a significant month for this institution as it traditionally announces its Charter Day award winners. This year is no exception, and we have a roster of deserving individuals and establishments who won the much-coveted awards.
Stoney Craftsmanship Award
For his exceptional skills in restoring traditional plaster and stucco work, Joe Faust has been acknowledged with the Stoney Craftsmanship Award. His extraordinary talent in reviving buildings has refurbished key properties across the city, notably including 48 South Battery, 55 Society St., and 54 Tradd St.
Whitelaw Founders Award
The Whitelaw Founders Award has recognized multiple recipients this year. The three-story Romanesque Revival structure, the Old City Jail situated at 21 Magazine St., finds itself on this honor roll. The jail is well-respected and observed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Kevin Eberle, a renowned Charleston law professor cum historian, has been applauded for rehabilitating a threatened 19th-century freedman’s cottage.
Moreover, the Taveau Church, under the aegis of Preservation SC, has been awarded for its robust upkeep. This rural, framed antebellum church, constructed in 1835, remains one of the singular surviving structures of its kind.
Joseph H. (Peter) McGee Advocacy Award
Recipients of the Joseph H. (Peter) McGee Advocacy Award are recognized for their steadfast advocacy efforts in preserving city heritage.
The Beefield Community has been accorded this honor, thanks to the relentless endeavors of neighborhood association president, George Richardson. The heritage of this African American settlement community, tracing back to circa 1865, is now preserved under the historic district’s status.
Martha Zierden, a retired archaeologist, has also been felicitated with this award for revolutionizing the understanding of Charleston’s material culture among historians and archaeologists alike.
Special Recognition
Bob and Donna Cox from Landscapes Limited have been specially acknowledged for the visible impact they have made in beautifying Charleston over three decades. Their commendable dedication to maintaining the Nathaniel Russell House Garden and supporting the HCF’s garden volunteers deserves noteworthy mention.
Conclusion
The steadfast endeavors of these individuals and organizations have played an instrument role in preserving and enhancing Charleston’s rich legacy and grandeur. These heroes help keep the soul of Charleston alive and thriving, ensuring the city’s historical essence is never lost in time.
Source: HERE News Network
