State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)

The South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) encourages and assists the preservation of the state's historic and prehistoric buildings, structures, sites, and districts. On this site, you will find information about the programs and services offered by the SHPO and links to other preservation-related sites.

Purpose Statement
The State Historic Preservation Office encourages and facilitates the responsible stewardship of South Carolina's irreplaceable historic and prehistoric places.

Overview of Services
The South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office was established in 1969 to implement the goals of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, which extended federal support to state and local preservation efforts.  The Office, which receives federal funds through the National Park Service, is a program of the South Carolina Department of Archives and History.  The State Historic Preservation Officer is Dr. Rodger E. Stroup, Director of the Department; Elizabeth M. Johnson, Director of Historical Services, is the Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer.  For over thirty-five years, the State Historic Preservation Office has identified, recorded, and helped to preserve historic and prehistoric resources throughout the state.

Photo of the Month Contest

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Prizes include discounts at the Archives & History Center gift shop, free membership in the Archives & History Foundation, museum passes, and free registration for the Landmark & Preservation Conference and much more!

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