Home Horace Williams House Calendar of Events House Tour Photo Album PSCH History PSCH Accomplishments Event Rentals Exhibitors Membership Info Web Links Local Points of Interest OUR MISSION The Society is dedicated to protecting the character and heritage of the Town of Chapel Hill through the preservation, conservation, and promotion of its built and natural environments. We believe that preservation is more than just historic architecture. It's also about landscapes and people. To preserve the true essence of what Chapel Hill is all about, we endeavor to save the community around us. The Preservation Society fulfills its mission through a number of different programs and efforts. What we do Maintains the historic Horace Williams House as a cultural center offering historic programming and art exhibitions. Operates a revolving fund for improving and buying endangered historic properties. Works with the Town of Chapel Hill to establish historic districts and document historic buildings, landscapes, and structures. Produces educational material highlighting the imporance of preservation and local history. Publishes a quarterly newsletter. Presents tours of historic homes, Franklin Street, and the Old Chapel Hill Cemetery. Provides skilled advice and assistance for restoring historic properties. Currently the Preservation Society holds easements on several endangered properties in Chapel Hill: The Mickle-Mangum-Smith House The Samuel Phillips Law Office The Alpha Tau Omega House The William C. Coker Property The "Baby Hollow" House The Kennette House The Lawson House The Huskey House Click to see our accomplishments in 2009. Also visit our photo blog to see what we've been up to! As a non-profit organization, the Preservation Society of Chapel Hill gladly welcomes the donation of any preservation easement to protect historic buildings. According to standing U.S. Department of Treasury and Federal Internal Revenue Service policy, all donations of such easements for the purpose of historical preservation shall be 100% tax deductible to the person, persons, company, or organization that offers the donation. Find out more about preservation easments and how they help save our community history. PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF CHAPEL HILL • 610 E. ROSEMARY ST. CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514 • 919-942-7818 • chpreservation@mindspring.com