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 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 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.
2023 Edisto Island Historic Preservation Society Board of Directors
Barbara Gould, President
Sandra Marshburn, Vice President
Jim Wenthe, Secretary
Tracey Hobson, Treasurer
Laura Campbell
Greg Estevez
Andy Hammill
Marie Kingsbury
Curtis Morrison
Edisto Island Historic Preservation Society Staff
Gretchen M. Smith, Director
Faye Mulvey, Administrative Associate
Marlene Newman, Museum Shop Associate
Genevieve Royston, Museum Shop Associate
Jane Boynton, Museum Shop Associate
To help us preserve the history of Edisto, please join us as a member today!