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 and educating the public about the rich historic and cultural history of Edisto Island.

A Board of Directors governs EIHPS.

Over 700 member households support the organization.

A staff of a Director, an administrative assistant and four part-time museum shop employees as well as a complement of docents and other volunteers operate the museum and advocate for historic preservation.

If you would like to volunteer your time and talents in support of EIHPS, please email us at gsmith@edistomuseum.org or shop@edistomuseum.org or call us at 843-869-1954.

2026  Edisto Island Historic Preservation Society Board of Directors

Louis Gentry, President

Jane Broadwater, Vice President

Frank Burnett, Treasurer

Teresa Pickens, Secretary

Reid Burgess

Stephaney Crumbling

Tracey Hobson

DJ Tucker

Edisto Island Historic Preservation Society Staff

Gretchen M. Smith, Director

Elaine Daly, Administration

Marlene Newman, Museum Shop Associate

Genevieve Royston, Museum Shop Associate

Danny Marcey, Sr., Museum Shop Associate

 To help us preserve the history of Edisto, please join us as a member today!