CLEMSON Historic Preservation Charleston Summer Institute
The immersive SUMMER INSTITUTE with Clemson University’s Historic Preservation Program will show, not tell, you about the field of Historic
Preservation. Open to anyone interested in learning about Historic Preservation and the important work being done in the Lowcountry. This is an engaging way to explore if this
discipline is the career for you.
Historic Preservation Charleston Summer Institute July 26 – 31, 2026
Sample Schedule (not yet finalized for 2026):
Sunday, July 26 11:30am or 4:00pm- Check in at College of Charleston Warren Place Apartment 5:30pm- Welcome BBQ Dinner at the Cigar Factory
Monday, July 27 9:30am- Walking tour 11:30am- Tour of Aiken-Rhett house to see “Preserve in Place” philosophy in action 12:00pm- Break for lunch 1:30pm- Cemetery Preservation Tour of Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Cemetery Return downtown for a free afternoon and evening
Tuesday, July 28 9:30am- Public Interpretation of Difficult Histories at McLeod Plantation Historic Site 11:30- Break for lunch 1:30pm- Community-based Preservation at Seashore Farmer’s Lodge and Mosquito Beach Return downtown for a free afternoon and evening
Wednesday, July 29 9:30am- Chancognie House Tour with the Accidental Preservationist 12:00pm- Break for lunch 1:30pm- Warren Lash Conservation Center Return downtown for a free afternoon and evening
Thursday, July 30 10:00am- Roper House 12:00pm- Farewell Lunch at Fuel Charleston
Friday, July 31 Depart- for out-of-town participants:
Check out of CofC lodging Contact information: preservation@clemson.edu