Yemassee Revitalization Corporation

YEMASSEE REVITALIZATION CORPORATION

     The Yemassee Revitalization Corporation (YRC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit grass-roots community revitalization organization established in 2008, out of the recognition by the area's conservationists that their efforts at protecting land did little, if anything to improve the livelihood of Yemassee's citizens.  YRC reflects a new approach to the conflict between economic development of small rural communities and conservation.

(Above) YRC Board Member, Joe Stukes, and YRC Volunteer, Clay Folk.

     The mission of the YRC is to restore and beautify historic downtown Yemassee, educate about the area's rich history and culture, and help preserve the beautiful natural environment that surrounds Yemassee.  YRC's underlying goal is to foster economic development of downtown Yemassee.

     YRC plans to accomplish this goal by completing the following projects:  restoring the historic train depot, implementing a streetscape plan, renovating and making use of the historic jail, town hall and bank buildings and the historic Marine Corps Barracks site, creating events and attractions that educate about Yemassee's history and environment, attracting new small businesses to down Yemassee and promoting ecotourism.

For more information contact:

Yemassee Revitalization Corporation

P.O. Box 235, Yemassee, SC 29945

(843) 441 7402

YRC_Inc@Live.com

Board of Directors:

Paula Flowers, President

Peggy Bing-O'Banner, Vice President

Weldon Schenck, Treasurer

Alton Searson, Secretary

Melvin Lane

Ray Jacobs

Comer Morrison

Joe Stukes

Faye Gooding