View of Charleston, c. 1831, by Samuel Barnard (Courtesy of Yale University Art Gallery -- Mabel Brady Garvan Collection)

Become a Member, Support the Society

Members play a vital role supporting the mission of the Castle Pinckney Historical Preservation Society. Please help the Society protect and restore Castle Pinckney -- Charleston's Silent Sentinel!

Defender ($25,000+) - Will receive Protector benefits, invitations to VIP events and the Society's electronic newsletter, The Castle Guardian. Will be identified on the Society's website and in its printed publications, and be identified on a monument when one is placed at Castle Pinckney. Will also receive naming opportunities.

Protector ($10,000 - $24,999) - Will receive Sponsor benefits, invitations to VIP events and the Society's electronic newsletter, The Castle Guardian. Will be identified on the Society's website and in its printed publications. Will also be identified on a monument when one is placed at Castle Pinckney.

Sponsor ($5,000 to $9,999) - Will receive Patron benefits, invitations to VIP events and the Society's electronic newsletter, The Castle Guardian, and a plaque. Will be identified on the Society's website and in its printed publications. Will also be identified on a monument when one is placed at Castle Pinckney.

Patron ($1,000 - $4,999) - Will receive Friend benefits; invitations to special events, including private receptions; a CPHPS tie; recognition in annual reports; and the Society's electronic newsletter, The Castle Guardian.

Friend ($500 - $999) - Will receive Supporter benefits, invitations to special events, a CPHPS shirt and hat, additional recognition, and the Society's electronic newsletter, The Castle Guardian.

Supporter ($75 for SCV Members, otherwise $100 - $499) - Will receive a CPHPS decal; pin and membership card; the Society's electronic newsletter, The Castle Guardian; and be asked to participate in select workdays at Castle Pinckney.

The Castle Pinckney Historical Preservation Society plans to host an annual banquet each year. Presentations will be made at each year's annual banquet to inform and update the Society's members on plans for the coming year, and to recap activities during the past year.

NOTE: Only members can volunteer to work at Castle Pinckney, serve on CPHPS committees and participate in Society events. Volunteers must also sign a waiver and be insured to visit and work at Castle Pinckney. The cost of insurance will be included in the membership application.