Westminster Area Historic Preservation Society (WAHPS)

WAHPS is a non-profit organization, whose mission is "to preserve community heritage through education about and conservation of our historic resources.  The Society is made up of a group of volunteers who are dedicated to the achievement of this Mission."  This group is involved in many projects in the Westminster area.

WAHPS Officers

President - Deanna DeFoor

Vice President - R.T. Harris

Treasurer - Beckie DeFoor

Secretary - Reba Butts

Other Board Members:

Jack Hunt

Mildred Spearman

Janet Danforth

Who We Are

WAHPS is involved in the following:

Survey of Historic Properties and Districts

Oral History Project

A History of Westminster

Depot Restoration Fundraising

Advocacy for Historic Preservation and Education

Grant Writing

WAHPS meets the 4th Monday of every month at the newly renovated Westminster Depot, which is located at 135 E Main St, Westminster, SC. The meetings begin at 4:30pm.

If you are interested in joining the Westminster Area Historic Preservation Society please download the membership form and follow the directions to become a member, or contact us about joining.

You can learn more about Oconee County history at the Oconee Heritage Center in Walhalla, SC.

Also, if you want to know more about Westminster, South Carolina check out the chamber website at www.westminstersc.com.