Help Us Preserve Land
Though South Carolina was the scene of much activity in the Revolutionary War and Civil War, unfortunately, many of our sites are now destroyed. In Charleston County alone, there were more than 200 fortification sites related to the Civil War. More than 65% of those sites have been lost—some to tidal erosion, some to farming, but most to commercial and residential development.
What is even more distressing is that of the sites that survive, less than a third of them have permanent protection.
Why help us protect land?
There are many advantages to partnering with us in historic site preservation. However, preserving our historic sites is — simply put — the right thing to do. Preservation safeguards our history, provides opportunities to learn about our past, and instructs us about our future.
The South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust has created partnerships with property owners, local governments, and
developers to allow for growth and development, but in a manner that leaves us as good stewards for our land.
Many developers and site planners work with the Battleground Trust early in the planning process to understand the historic assets and develop meaningful strategies for preservation that enhances the community.
Benefits for
PROPERTY OWNERS
- Still allow the use and benefit of your property
- Does not necessarily open your property to the public
- Generates tax deductions and tax credits
- Helps you and others take pride in the history of our state
Benefits for
DEVELOPERS
- Provides an authentic way to connect potential buyers to a property
- Easily creates green space in your site plan
- Can raise the value of homes or property
- Demonstrates your company cares about protecting cultural and natural resources
- May aid in the permitting process
Benefits for
GOVERNMENT
- May provide green space for parks and recreation
- Can generate revenue through heritage tourism
- Generates pride in your community
To learn more about helping us preserve land,
email info@scbattlegroundtrust.org or call our office at 803-463-1448.
We will set a meeting with you to discuss the process of preserving your land.
