The aims of the Calhoun Monument Society include preserving and re-erecting the Calhoun Monument.
Welcome to the
Calhoun Monument Society
The Calhoun Monument Society is a 501(c)3 organization and a registered charity in the State of South Carolina.
About Us
In May 2020, the mayor and city council of Charleston, South Carolina took down the monument of John C. Calhoun from where it stood in Marion Square for over a century. This action violated a 120-year-old trust agreement and was designed to appease criminal mob behavior that rampaged through Charleston that spring. The Calhoun Monument Society is thus dedicated to the restoration and public re-erection of the monument, ensuring it remains on property safely and regularly accessible to the public in South Carolina.
Having gained possession of the monument and its associated time capsule in 2025, the Society advocates for the monument’s return to a prominent public place, viewing it as a tribute to one of the most significant figures in American history. By preserving and caring for this work of art, the Society seeks to perpetuate the history and memory of Calhoun and promote a deeper understanding of his life and work.
Recent News
Our Latest News
Follow what’s happening with the Society–read our blog posts below.
-
Artifacts from the Time Capsule
This video from Charleston’s ABC News 4 shows the contents of the time capsule, which was laid in the cornerstone of the Calhoun Monument in… Read More
-
A History of the Calhoun Monument
Copy of A History of the Calhoun Monument, Published in 1888 Notes: See pdf page 27 for a list of items burried in the cornerstone… Read More
-
Calhoun Monument Society Fundraiser
Calhoun Monument Society Fundraiser Please join us for an outdoor cocktail reception with full open bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres. See the John C. Calhoun… Read More