PRESERVATION SOCIETY

PRESERVATION SOCIETY

The Preservation Society is the oldest grass roots Preservation Society in America. It strikes a balance between progress and preservation by: cultivating an appreciation for Charleston's architecture and charm; advocating to save historic sites and objects; educating to pass on traditions and heritage www.preservationsociety.org

Every Fall The Preservation Society holds its TOUR OF HOMES AND GARDENS. Like most everything, the Tour had to be modified due to COVID.

In fact, only one of us was able to volunteer in 2022 and 2024

The Society scaled back its offerings significantly, to the point that only one of our hatsisters participated. In fact, she made her usual journey from her home in Grand Blanc, Michigan to do so. It is no surprise that she has previously been recognized as Volunteer of the Year for her dedication, charisma, and expertise.

The one and only inimitable Jayne Larion

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2021

Jayne Larion, Sr. Docent

Jayne Larion, Sr. Docent

2020

In 2020 the Society created a socially distanced, safe plan to present Tours that showcased the outside and gardens of Charleston's treasures and supported the cause of preservation.

The Hat Ladies were beautifully represented in 2 of the houses on Tour

Archie - Sr. Docent

Elinor: One of the prettiest flowers in the garden

Pat: The other beautiful flower in the garden

Jayne was Senior Docent at another house and will be a Senior Docent the following weekend. She has been recognized for her outstanding contribution to both The Preservation Society and Historic Charleston Foundation, often driving to town from her permanent home in Michigan to support their premier fundraisers