The City of Pickens along with community leaders are exploring becoming a Main Street Community. The Main Street Community is under the direction of the Municipal Association of South Carolina and accredited by the National Trust for historic preservation which is a program for the revitalization of downtown areas. The primary object of the Main Street Approach is to foster economic development within the context of historic preservation. Downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts across the country have prospered by using this cost-effective approach of attracting new investment to their districts wile reusing the existing building stock and amenities.
Recognizing quick-fix solutions do not work, the Main Street Approach advocates a return to community self-reliance and the redevelopment of Main Street project areas based on their traditional assets: personal service, local ownership, a unique physical environment and a sense of community. It is an incremental, long-term, total community effort differing in philosophy and effect from capital-intensive, quick-fix projects. The Main Street Approach incorporates activities in four distinctive areas; each of these combines to build a positive, identifiable image for the Main Street project area. These areas are: Organization, Promotion, Design, and Economic Restructuring.
Pickens County Historical Society
The Pickens County Historical Society is currently in its annual membership drive with a goal of 1000 members. The Historical Society is an organization which seeks to preserve the history and historical landmarks within our area. Some of the projects the society is working on are: historical markers, preserving over 50 historical sites within the county and the operation of the Hagood-Mauldin House.
You can join the Historical Society for as little as $10.00 a year. So, be a part of preserving our past. An application for membership can be picked up at the Pickens Chamber office or email the Historical Society at pickenscohistorical@gmail.com.
