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Chicora is a Columbia, South Carolina public, non-profit heritage preservation organization founded in 1983. Chicora's work includes archaeological and historical research throughout the Southeastern United States, public education (primarily in South Carolina), and work in conservation and preservation with museums, libraries, archives, historic organizations, and private citizens.
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Recordation and mapping of St. Elizabeths East Campus Cemetery, Washington, DC, V. 2
(2010-03-01)In 2007 Chicora Foundation prepared a detailed preservation assessment of the St. Elizabeths Hospital East Campus cemetery. As a result of that document much progress has been made in cleaning the cemetery and taking steps ... -
Recordation and mapping of St. Elizabeths East Campus Cemetery, Washington, DC, V. 1
(2010-03-01)In 2007 Chicora Foundation prepared a detailed preservation assessment of the St. Elizabeths Hospital East Campus cemetery. As a result of that document much progress has been made in cleaning the cemetery and taking steps ... -
Cemetery Disaster Planning
(2013)Is your cemetery prepared for the unexpected, such as a tornado, hurricane, earthquake, or flood? Do you have a plan to minimize damage and recover afterwards? If not, this publication can help you, your staff, and your ... -
The Archaeology of Fish Haul Creek, Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina: A Preliminary Statement and Recommendations
(1983-02)In May 1982 a potentially significant prehistoric archaeological site was identified on the northern end of Hilton Head Island by developer John Crago and his foreman, Jerre Wekhorst. This site, situated on the north edge ... -
Review of past and current cemetery wall repairs and recommendations
(2012-10-22)This is a brief overview of an assessment of brick repairs that had been performed and were currently being performed in the Old Cemetery and Flipper Cemetery in Thomasville, Georgia. -
[Speech]
(2008-11-16)This is a paper presented at a conference in Charlotte, N.C. It discusses how archaeologists use cemeteries in ther work and the importance of cemetery conservation. -
World enough and time : ethnobotany and historical archaeology
(2018-01-10)This paper discusses the use of ethnobotany by historic archaeologists. -
Stables Green tract
(2006-03-28)This survey was done to assess the archaeological significance of the site. -
SC 1231, Choppee, evaluation of archaeological potential
(2006-05-23)This survey was done to assess the archaeological significance of the site. -
Remember man thou art dust: a retrospective
(2007-01-15)This paper discusses coffin hardware and updates their 1984 book. -
Perry tract
(2004-12-20)This survey was done to assess the archaeological significance of the site. -
[Letter]
(2019-10-13)This letter examines four private cemeteries on Sandy Island and recommends conservation measures for each. -
[Letter]
(2014-08-06)This letter is an overview of a one-day on-site assessment of the Toussaint L’Ouverture Cemetery in Franklin, Tennessee with recommendations for conserving it. -
National register potential of 38DR250
(2006-07-26)This survey was done to assess the archaeological significance of the site. -
Research Richland Co. RMC, Richland Co. probate court
(2007-06-27)This is a report on records of members of the Palmer family in Richland County, S.C. -
[Letter]
(2013-01-01)This was a survey of the Old City Cemetery in Sandersville Georgia with recommendations for its conservation. -
WRID radio tower
(2013-01-01)This survey was done to assess the archaeological significance of the site. -
WRHM radio tower, alternate access road
(2013-01-01)This survey was done to assess the archaeological significance of the site. -
Tuscan Hills
(2011-08-03)This survey was done to assess the archaeological significance of the site. -
Strawberry tract, Berkeley County
(2019-10-24)This survey was done to assess the archaeological significance of the site.
