Historic Red Top Park protected forever

Lowcountry Land Trust announced the permanent protection of Red Top Park, a cornerstone of community life in the historic Red Top neighborhood of Charleston County. The conservation of this culturally significant property, spearheaded by the Red Top Improvement Association and Dr. Melody Dover, ensures it will continue serving local residents as it has for nearly a century.

The protection of Red Top Park provides a rare opportunity to interpret and celebrate the historical and cultural legacy of the Red Top community. Established by formerly enslaved people and their descendants, it has long served as a symbol of resilience, heritage, and shared identity.

This now community-owned land will not only preserve the existing park but also lay a path forward for its long-term prosperity. As the former site of the historic Red Top Rosenwald School, built in 1927, the park will remain publicly accessible and continue to serve as a gathering space for current and future generations.