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 nine member Board of Directors governs EIHPS.
Over 700 member households support the organization.
A staff of a Director, an administrative assistant and three 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.
2024 Edisto Island Historic Preservation Society Board of Directors
Barbara Gould, President
Andy Hammill, Vice President
Jim Wenthe, Secretary
Tracey Hobson, Treasurer
Stephaney Crumbling
Greg Estevez
Marie Kingsbury
Curtis Morrison
Teresa Pickens
Edisto Island Historic Preservation Society Staff
Gretchen M. Smith, Director
Faye Mulvey, Administrative Associate
Marlene Newman, Museum Shop Associate
Genevieve Royston, Museum Shop Associate
Danny Marcey, Sr., Museum Shop Associate
Carla Cantrell, Museum Shop Associate
To help us preserve the history of Edisto, please join us as a member today!