Preservation:& Exhibition:  Both houses were placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Asthabula and Woodburn have been operated as house museums since the mid-1970's and are sites on the SC National Heritage Corridor.  These historic houses welcomed approximately 7,000 visitors in 2007.  

Educational Programs:  A major focus is providing insightfull programs for school groups along with hands-on demonstrations.  Each year, the Foundation sponsors a number of educational programs at each house including two historic reenactments as well as living history tours.   The Foundation hosts 15-25 special school tours each year.

Historic Pendleton: This is a new subsidiary made up of local homeowners of houses over 50 years. This organization provides preservation education and support through a historic house regristry, speakers program and bi-monthly meetings.

Fundraising:  The Foundation hosts an annual fundraising gala at Woodburn benefiting the Foundation's Preservation Endowment. When fully funded, this endowment will provide operating funds for annual maintenance and further preservation projects.   

The grounds of both houses are available for rental from April - October for weddings, receptions, and parties. See our web page "Weddings to Remember" for rates and further details.

Directions to Ashtabula and Woodburn:

Ashtabula: 2725 Old Greenville Hwy

From I-85, Exit 19B onto US76 N (towards Clemson & Pendleton). Continue north on US76 for approx. 8 miles, turn right onto Business SC 28 (Mechanic Street) at traffic light, towards downtown Pendleton. There is a green roadside sign directing travelers to Ashtabula at this intersection. Continue to Pendleton town square. Turn right onto E. Queen St. (SC 88) at the traffic light at the Pendleton town square and follow signs for SC 88 (turns into Old Greenville Hwy). Continue for approx. 3 miles on SC 88. The gate to Ashtabula is on the left.

Woodburn: 130 History Lane

From I-85, Exit 19B onto US76 N (towards Clemson & Pendleton). Continue north on US76 for aprox. 9 miles. Look for small roadside sign for Woodburn on right side of the Hwy after passing intersection with Business SC 28. At the traffic light at the corner of Woodburn Rd. and US76, turn left onto Woodburn Rd. (TriCounty Technical College is on the right on US76 at this intersection). Turn right immediately at the intersection of US76 and Woodburn Rd. onto History Lane, a small road paralleling US76 for a short distance. The gate to Woodburn is located at the end of History Lane.