The Black Heritage Trail SC Lowcountry
Live oak trees draped in Spanish moss along a Lowcountry path

Make a Difference

Support the Trail

Your generosity keeps Black history alive, funds education for the next generation, and preserves the Lowcountry's heritage for all.

Community members coming together in support of heritage preservation

Why Your Support Matters

History Worth Preserving

The Black Heritage Trail SC Lowcountry is a community-driven nonprofit. Every dollar we receive goes directly toward preserving historic sites, funding education programs, and ensuring that the stories of Black communities in this region are never forgotten.

Whether you give $25 or $5,000, your contribution is an investment in the future of this community and the integrity of its past.

Where Your Gift Goes

Your Impact

Education Programs

Fund K–12 school visits, community workshops, and educator resource kits that bring Lowcountry Black history into classrooms.

Trail Preservation

Support the documentation, maintenance, and signage of historic sites across the trail so they endure for generations to come.

Community Events

Help us host lectures, guided tours, and annual celebrations that bring the community together around shared heritage.

Oral History Archive

Sustain the recording, transcription, and preservation of firsthand accounts from community elders and descendants.

One-Time Gift

Make a Donation

Every contribution, large or small, makes a direct difference. Select an amount below or contact us to arrange a custom gift or in-kind donation.

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The Black Heritage Trail SC Lowcountry is a registered nonprofit. Donations may be tax-deductible. Contact us for details.

Annual Membership

Join Our Society

Friend of the Trail

Show your support and stay connected to the trail community.

$25per year
  • Annual newsletter
  • Event announcements
  • Recognition on our website
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Heritage Society Member

Become a core supporter of our education and preservation mission.

$100per year
  • All Friend benefits
  • Two complimentary guided tour tickets
  • Invitation to member-only events
  • Printed trail map & guide
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Legacy Patron

Make a lasting impact as a named patron of the Black Heritage Trail.

$500per year
  • All Heritage Society benefits
  • Named recognition at trail sites
  • Private group tour for up to 10
  • Annual impact report
  • Direct line to our leadership team
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Other Ways to Give

Questions About Giving?

We welcome major gifts, planned giving, corporate sponsorships, in-kind donations, and volunteer support. Reach out and we will find the right way for you to contribute to the trail's mission.

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