Advocacy Resources for African American Preservation in South Carolina

Become An Advocate for Preservation

Advocacy

About This Resource

In the fight to preserve the people, places and things that define the African American story in South Carolina, we need advocates and champions. Step up, raise your voice and build support for Preservation through your local, state or federal leaders. Our Advocacy search tool is your first stop.
We’ve assembled links to reputable online resources where you can find and contact your leaders at the local, state and federal levels. Find out who represents you and find organizations doing advocacy work to get involved with. Make your voice heard – preservation happens together

Take Action

Become an advocate for historic preservation, African American cultural heritage and protecting the people, places and stories that make up the African American journey in South Carolina. Raise your hand. Have your voice heard. Share your story.

Federal

Who represents you at the Federal level? Who was elected to fight for your interests? Who can amplify your voice and help your story and message heard by lawmakers? Explore your federal representatives based on your address.

State

Your state executive, legislative and judicial branches were elected to represent the interests of the citizens of South Carolina and can be powerful supporters for African American preservation laws, policies and practices. Reach out to your elected official today.

Local

From zoning to school districts, Financial incentives to tax credits…your local city and county elected officials greatly influence what happens with African American and historic preservation efforts in the place you call home. Get to know the people governing your community.

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Looking for Funding?

Preservation requires capital and resources.

Explore our database of over nearly 100 organizations that provide grants, tax credits and financial assistance for preservation efforts.

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