Who We Are

The Edisto Island Historic Preservation Society

(EIHPS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, founded for the purpose of preserving Edisto Island’s history. A 12-member board governs EIHPS. Over 700 member households support the organization. A staff of our director, a part-time administrative assistant and two part-time museum shop employees and a complement of volunteers operate the museum and advocate for historic preservation. If you would like to volunteer your time and talents in support of EIHPS, contact us.

2013 Edisto Island Historic Preservation Society Board of Directors

Sue Fisher,  President

Bob King, Vice-President
Linda Meyer, Secretary
Jim Gettys, Treasurer
Jim Arnett
Carroll Belser
Patrick Butler
Bill Davies
Betty Davis
Sandra Marshburn
Albert McCormack
Phyllis McInerney
Nancy Sandel

Edisto Island Historic Preservation Society Staff

Gretchen M. Smith, Director
Tommie Hughes, Museum Assistant
Donna Walker, Museum Assistant
Jenny Leckie, Administrative Assistant

To help us preserve the history and built environment of Edisto, join us as a member.

The mission of the Edisto Island Historic Preservation Society is to preserve and exhibit the history of Edisto, and to educate the public in these endeavors.