The Lawton House and Treadwell Street
Historical Association
The Lawton House and Treadwell Street Historical Association (dba The Lawton House) was incorporated April 1, 2022 as a non profit public benefit corporation. Our purpose is charitable and educational.
Our mission: to document, restore, and maintain the Lawton House, and to provide the community with an educational and historical museum that preserves the history of the Lawton family and the Treadwell St. community.
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The Lawton House
GOALS
As stewards of the Lawton legacy, the heirs and descendants are seeking to:​
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​Revitalize and restore the structure; major work is required
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Secure funding to undertake repairs and maintain the property in perpetuity
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Ensure smooth successions for the future
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Preserve the remaining houses in the historical district as a walking museum.
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Complement the Orangeburg community revitalization efforts especially in light of the Railroad Corner Redevelopment project; collaborate with city, state, university, non-profit, funding and other partners
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Develop a plan of action which addresses the goals listed above and guide our work in developing sustainable, affordable and impactful results.
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NEWS
We are thrilled to announce that The Lawton House has been awarded a generous grant from the South Carolina Department of Archives and History (SCDAH). This funding will support our ongoing efforts to stabilize the house so we begin revitalizing and restoring the structure. We are grateful for the support of SCDAH.