Timeline

4/22/2008
A&E presentations held at Clemson's Madren Center to select a national firm with a local partner to develop the Master Plan for the N. Charleston Restoration Research Campus. 

3/26/2008
A&E presentations held in N. Charleston to select a local firm for renovation of two initial buildings.

2/13/2008
Pre-Submittal meeting held in N. Charleston to orient prospective applicants to A&E selection process. 

1/31/2008
Advertisement in South Carolina Business Opportunities to solicit Architect/Engineering services for the N. Charleston Restoration Research Campus - Land & Renovation - Master Plan. 

1/30/07
Budget and Control Board give final approval for $10.3 Million in infrastructure bond funding for the Restoration Institute
 
5/19/06
Clemson News: "Documentation on Progress toward Clemson University Restoration Institute"
 
4/3/06
Luncheon and discussion in North Charleston, SC about "The Restoration Economy in the Lowcountry" with Storm Cunningham as keynote speaker.
 
9/16/05
Infrastructure Bond Act Proposal for CURI Research Campus Passes CHE Board Review
 
8/8/00
H. L. Hunley Submarine raised from Charleston Harbor and transported to the Warren Lasch Conservation Center (building #255, located at Pierside and Supply Streets).
 
Late 1990's
Public / Private partnership develops between Noisette Company and City of North Charleston to revitalize portions of North Charleston using principles of sustainability.
 
4/1/96
After a three year closing process, operations at the Charleston Naval Complex cease.
 
1994
Charleston Naval Complex Redevelopment Authority (also known as the RDA) begins planning the redevelopment and reuse of the base, in preparation for its closure in 1996.
 
1988
Clemson Architectural Center opens in Charleston.
 
1972
City of North Charleston founded.
 
1945
Charleston Naval Complex established in North Charleston.
 
1901
Charleston Naval Shipyard established.
 
1893
Clemson College (Now Clemson University) opens with its first class of 446 students.
 
1670
Charles Town is founded as capital city of the Carolinas.