10/16/2026
Charleston's oldest church building has been standing watch over Broad Street since 1761, and its steeple has quite the story of its own. Struck by lightning, damaged by earthquakes, even removed during the Civil War to keep it from being used as a target, that steeple has been rebuilt and restored more times than most buildings see in a lifetime.
It's a reminder of what we love most about working in this city: historic preservation isn't just about keeping something old standing. It's about understanding the craftsmanship behind it well enough to bring it back, again and again, without losing what made it special in the first place.
Charleston's history is built to last, and so is the work that keeps it that way.