State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)

The State Historic Preservation Office encourages and facilitates the responsible stewardship of South Carolina's irreplaceable historic and prehistoric places.  The SHPO 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.  Elizabeth M. Johnson, Director of Historical Services, is the Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer.  On this website, you will find information about the programs and services offered by the SHPO and links to other preservation-related sites.

Photo of the Month Contest

Can you guess which of SC’s State Parks this building belongs to?

Thank you for playing! At the end of each month, one winner will be drawn from all of the correct entries.  

The answer for last month was...

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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