THE COLLETON COUNTY HISTORICAL AND PRESERVATION SOCIETY

The Colleton County Historical Society was organized to preserve historical materials, encourage protection of historic buildings, promote an appreciation of Colleton County’s architectural assets, and place historical markers at important sites

Congratulations to our new board members: Charles Bridges (VP), Mary Corbett (Treasurer), Jo Anne Boone (Director), Becky Broderick (Director) and Jeff Grigg (Director), Sarah Miller, Sylvia Rowland, Laura Lynn Hughes and Dana Cheney will continue their terms.

Recent News

  • 2012 Annual Meeting was held on January 12.  Successes from 2011 and goals for 2012 were discussed and new officers were elected.
  • 12th Night Celebration (the CCHAPS Western Ranch) on January 7 was a great success and lots of fun for all our members.  Pictures available on Facebook.
  • The 20th Annual Hanging of the Greens and Re-Dedication of the Little Library was a great success with over 100 people attending and beautiful music from the CPA choir and community choir.
  • Laura Lynn Hughes, Sylvia Rowland and Emily McAlhany organized and inventoried the Little Library in preparation for the Re-Dedication on Dec. 10.
  • CCHAPS Annual Plantation Tour, held October 16, was very successful and over 150 visitors had a great time.  A special thank you to all our volunteers.
  • Fifty people enjoyed the oyster roast at the Bedon-Lucas House on October 15.
  • CCHAPS hosted SCHS oyster roast and Tour of Walterboro Homes on October 29 and 30.  Thank you to ALL our volunteers.
  • The roof of the Bedon-Lucas House porch as been repaired.
  • Jeff Grigg has replaced rotten flooring on the porch of the Bedon-Lucas House.
  • Scott Catterton has replaced the wood in the benches in the Little Library Park.
  • Work had started on the Little Library restoration project!
  • CCHAPS held its Annual Preservation Awards on Thursday, May 12. See pictures under Photo Gallery.
  • Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Walterboro were offered by CCHAPS at the Walterboro Antiques, History and Arts Festival on May 14.
  • CCHAPS hosted a reception for the Landmark Conference on April 14, 2011.

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