Historical Association hires new Director

Spartanburg County Historical Association (SCHA) has hired Suzanne Brooks as its Executive Director. Brooks joins SCHA with experience in historic preservation, advocacy, education, and outreach. She looks to engage the community through programs, collaborations, and campaigns to share Spartanburg’s cultural history and make the SCHA an approachable resource.

Brooks comes to Spartanburg from Columbia, SC where she worked as Rental Coordinator with Historic Columbia, managing the public and internal use of five historic properties. Also, Brooks worked in Washington, DC in legislation and policy, specializing in federal policy, and is very passionate about grassroots advocacy at the local and state levels. She received her master’s degree from Marymount University in Arlington, VA in Interior Design with a focus on Historic Interiors. Also, she holds post baccalaureate certification in Historic Preservation from UNC-Greensboro.

SCHA explores and preserves Spartanburg’s history through exhibits, tours, programs, and events for the community at its history museum in Chapman Cultural Center and three historic sites — Seay House, Price House, and Walnut Grove Plantation.

For more information or to reach Brooks, please call 864.596.3501 or email to Spartanburg County Historical Association.