Why Preserve?

Other sections of this website focus on the various programs of the State Historic Preservation Office, as well as information about historic properties in the state.  This section helps answer the question of why we engage in these efforts, what we gain when we do, and how to inspire others to join in.

The Value of Historic Preservation is a powerpoint slide show that you may download and use for presentations.  It includes slides and a script.  It is very large - 32MB - and may take some time to download.

Smiling Faces Historic Places: The Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation in South Carolina