Preserving Our Past to Build a Healthy Future: A Historic Preservation Plan for South Carolina, 2007-2015
2007. Preserving Our Past to Build a Healthy Future: A Historic Preservation Plan for South Carolina, 2007-2015. South Carolina Department of Archives and History
Introduction: "South Carolinians have inherited a wealth of historic buildings, structures, landscapes, and archaeological sites reflecting the history of the state from 10,000 B.C. through the mid-twentieth century. These places are worthy of preserving in their own right, but they have the potential to bring many social and economic benefits. Preserving Our Past to Build a Healthy Future summarizes the value of preserving South Carolina’s historic places and describes how they can help shape a bright future for the people of the state. It also describes critical threats to our historic places, and, most importantly, outlines actions that South Carolinians can take to ensure that our rich legacy is preserved for the future. Based on priorities voiced by South Carolinians from across the state, the plan sets forth goals, objectives, and strategies that will increase awareness and grassroots appreciation for our historic and archaeological resources; strengthen local, state, and federal government support for preserving these resources; and provide incentives to encourage individuals and organizations to preserve them. The goals and objectives will guide the activities of the State Historic Preservation Office over the next eight years, but achieving these aims will require the combined efforts of many individuals and public and private organizations. Underlying the plan is the belief that--working together--we can preserve South Carolina’s heritage and make our state a better place to live. Funding was provided in part by a 2007 Historic Preservation Fund grant administered by the South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (project number SC-07-016, grant number 45-07-21645) and the State, Tribal, and Local Plans and Grants Division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
- Type
- Generic Document
- Date of Issue
- 2007-01
- Publisher
- South Carolina Department of Archives and History
- Units
- HPF
- Keywords
- Preservation Plans and Reports (State)
See also
- Investing in South Carolina's Future by Preserving Our Past: Report of the Governor's Task Force on Historic Preservation and Heritage Tourism, 2000
- Sustaining Historic Places in Changing Times: Historic Preservation Plan for South Carolina, 2020-2026