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HISTORIC PRESERVATION NEWS AND NOTES
from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
S.C. Department of Archives and History
October 16, 2008

In this issue:

  • Historic Preservation Grant Applications Now Available
  • Job Opening at Archives and History
  • State Board of Review to Meet on November 21
  • Town of Blythewood Is a Certified Local Government (CLG)
  • Preservation Trust of Spartanburg Receives Award
  • Preserve America Grants
  • National Trust for Historic Preservation Southern Office News
  • Preservation Action’s Grassroots Poll 2008
  • Preserve America Awards
  • Resources For Building Owners Web Page
  • Conferences/Workshops/Events
  • Grant Application Deadlines

Historic Preservation Grant Applications Now Available
Federal fiscal year 2009 historic preservation grants, which are administered by the State Historic Preservation Office, can assist two types of projects:

Survey and Planning Projects: Any government entity, non-profit organization, or institution may apply for these projects.  Churches and other religious organizations are also eligible to apply.  Eligible projects include surveys of historic properties, National Register nominations, and preservation planning.

Stabilization Projects: These projects must be located within cities, towns, and counties that are Certified Local Governments (CLGs).  For a list of South Carolina CLGs, see our website at /programs/localgovt/certified.htm.  A CLG may apply, or any non-profit organization or institution within the incorporated limits of a CLG may apply as long as the chief elected official signs the application.  Eligible projects include stabilizing historic buildings or structures or protecting them from the adverse effects of the weather.

A 50/50 match is required for all projects.  Grant awards generally range from $1,500 to $25,000.   Applications are available at /grants/preservationgrants/. Completed applications must be received by January 30, 2009.  For more information, contact Brad Sauls at 803-896-6172 or sauls@scdah.state.sc.us.

Job Opening at Archives and History
Teaching American History Assistant Project Director:  This position assists the project director in coordinating the Teaching American History in South Carolina Grant Program.  Please see the job description available online at http://www.ohr.sc.gov/OHR/OHR-jobs-portal-index.phtm. Search under Archives and History.  For more information contact Don Stewart at 803-896-6224, stewart@scdah.state.sc.us.

State Board of Review to Meet on November 21
The South Carolina State Board of Review for the National Register of Historic Places will meet on Friday, November 21, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at the Archives and History Center.  The Board will consider the following nominations to the National Register:

  • Lindsay Cemetery, Due West vicinity, Abbeville County
  • Immanuel School, Aiken, Aiken County
  • Lando School, Lando, Chester County
  • Conestee Mill, Conestee, Greenville County
  • Fountain Inn High School, Fountain Inn, Greenville County
  • Easley Mill, Easley, Pickens County
  • Lee Hall/Lowry Hall at Clemson University, Clemson, Pickens County

The public is welcome to attend the meeting.  For more information, contact Andy Chandler at chandler@scdah.state.sc.us or 803-896-6179.

Town of Blythewood Is a Certified Local Government (CLG)
On September 23, 2008, the National Park Service designated the Town of Blythewood as South Carolina’s 27th CLG.  The CLG program recognizes local governments that have established a local historic preservation program that includes the identification and protection of historic properties.  At least 10% of Archives and History’s annual allocation from the National Park Service must be set aside for CLGs.   For more information about the CLG program in South Carolina visit /programs/localgovt/certified.htm or contact Jennifer Satterthwaite at jsatt@scdah.state.sc.us, 803-896-6171.

Preservation Trust of Spartanburg Receives Award
The Preservation Trust of Spartanburg received the 2008 Best of the South: Preserving Southern Architecture Award given by the Southeast Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians (a 12 state region) for the Carlisle Street Revitalization Project.  For more information about this project, the Trust, and to read their new blog visit, go to http://www.preservespartanburg.org/

Preserve America Grants
On September 30, 2008, grant recipients for Preserve America funding were announced, including three projects from South Carolina. See http://www.preserveamerica.gov/ for more information.

  • Horry County Cemetery Project, ($43,690):  The project will locate, inventory, and record GPS locations of each gravesite in their historic cemeteries.  This information will allow the County to create a record of where all gravesites in the County are located to assure that they will not be destroyed or sold to developers; and to provide a public resource through a searchable database of ancestors for researchers.
  • Bluffton Old Town Wayfinding Signage Project, ($105,250): The Town of Bluffton will implement the recommended sign design from the Bluffton Old Town Master Plan, install directional and informational signs, and utilize recommended improvements to the main gateway from the interstate to the historic area.
  • Historic Survey for the City of Aiken, ($20,000): The City of Aiken will conduct a survey in efforts to promote growth, preserve historic structures, pinpoint areas of concern, aid in future planning for new historic districts and designations, and for public education.

Applications for Preserve America Grants for 2009 are now available at http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/hpg/PreserveAmerica/application.htm 

National Trust for Historic Preservation Southern Office News
Visit the National Trust for Historic Preservation Southern Office's new and improved web page on Preservation Nation: http://www.preservationnation.org/about-us/regional-offices/southern/.   Read the latest news from the South in the summer issue of the Southern Preservation News: http://www.preservationnation.org/about-us/regional-offices/southern/newsletters/Southern-Preservation-News-Summer-2008.pdf.
 
Preservation Action’s Grassroots Poll 2008
Preservation Action, a preservation lobbying organization in Washington, would like to hear from you about preservation policy priorities.  The poll helps Preservation Action prioritize its time on the Hill, structure its internship program, and tailor its weekly updates to members. The poll is also an opportunity to gather new ideas about local problems with potential federal policy solutions.  Click here to vote for the 2009 Grassroots Agenda:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Ga2yNumdPwIW_2bhN4gCi5Vw_3d_3d

For more information about Preservation Action see http://www.preservationaction.org/

Preserve America Awards
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is accepting nominations for exemplary heritage tourism and historic preservation programs and projects that meet 2009 Preserve America Presidential Award criteria.   Nominations must be postmarked no later than November 1, 2008.  Additional information, including the nomination form and details about previous winners can be found at http://www.preserveamerica.gov/.

Resources for Building Owners Web Page
The SHPO’s Resources for Building Owners webpages have been updated and expanded.  Check out the new links to information about historic buildings and disasters, and historic buildings and sustainability.   See /programs/resources/.

Conferences/Workshops/Events
NEW  Archives and History Foundation Annual Meeting: October 26, 2008 in Newberry.  For more information go to http://www.palmettohistory.org/ or contact Mary Katherine Marshall at 803-251-0115, mkmarshall@capconsc.com.

ArchSite Training Class: November 7, 2008 in Columbia.  A free one-day workshop on ArchSite, the online cultural resources Geographic Information System (GIS) for South Carolina. See http://archsite.cas.sc.edu/sciaainfo/ArchSiteTrainingAnnouncement.pdf.  For more information contact Carmen Beard at SCIAA at cbeard@sc.edu or 803-777-8170.

NEW  Georgia's Eternal Places: The Family Plot:  November 13-14, 2008 in Washington, Georgia.  Learn about the best practices of historic cemetery conservation, heritage tourism, cemetery landscapes, success stories and more.  The conference is presented and hosted by the City of Washington in partnership with the Georgia Historic Preservation Division and the Tourism Division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, with financial support from a Preserve America grant.  For registration information, contact Conference Coordinator David Jenkins at djenkins@washingtonwilkes.org or 706-678-4654.

Identification and Evaluation of Mid-20th Century Buildings: November 18-19, 2008 at the Archives and History Center, Columbia.  Sponsored by the National Preservation Institute, participants in this course will discuss how post-World War II structures fit into today's and tomorrow's historic preservation patterns. With an emphasis on the 1950s and 1960s, participants will examine era-specific factors that help to identify and evaluate post-war buildings in terms of their significance for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. More information is available at  http://www.npi.org/sem-20th.html.

NEW  Coastal Zone Management Act and Historic Properties Workshop:  November 20, 2008 in Myrtle Beach.  For more information and to register contact Rebekah Dobrasko at Dobrasko@scdah.state.sc.us, or 803-896-6169.

NEW  Distinctive Destinations: Heritage Development Summit 2009: January 21-23, 2009 in Aiken.  Registration opens November 1, 2008.  Information will be available on www.sc-heritagecorridor.org. 

SC African American Heritage Commission Annual Meeting and Awards: January 22-23, 2009 in West Columbia.  For more information contact Jannie Harriot at professionaljmh@aol.com or 843-332-3589.

Landmark and Preservation Conference: March 26-27, 2009 in Columbia.  Information about the conference will be posted on the workshops and conferences section of our website.  /conf/.

Grant Application Deadlines
November 18, 2008:  Applications for Preserve America Grants for 2009 are now available at http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/hpg/PreserveAmerica/application.htm  Eligible applicants include designated Preserve America Communities and Neighborhoods, State Historic Preservation Offices, Tribal Historic Preservation Offices, and Certified Local Governments that have applied for Preserve America Community Designation.

December 1, 2008: Conservation Assessment Program.  Museums with small to mid-sized collections are eligible to receive professional assessments of the museum's collection and environmental conditions.  Museums with buildings more than 50 years old may receive the services of an architectural assessor.  The services are available to eligible museums on a first come, first served basis.  More information and the application form are available at www.heritagepreservation.org/cap/.

February 1, 2009: Preservation Services Fund Grants.  Administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, these grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations and public agencies for preservation planning and education efforts.  Grant awards range from $500 to $5,000.  For more information, contact the Southern Office of the National Trust for Historic Preservation at 843-722-8552 or soro@nthp.org or visit the National Trust website at http://www.preservationnation.org/resources/find-funding/grants/.
 
Information about other grants is available on the Archives and History website at /grants/otherincentives/

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