Chad Stewart

Adjunct Professor

Chad Stewart received both his M.A. in History, and a Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation from Clemson University, where his research explored American and European country house architecture. 

His research interests include decorative arts, material culture, and historic architecture of the South Carolina Lowcountry. His current project is an article titled ""Just Imported:" Clocks and Clockmakers of Charleston, 1680-1830" which is due in print in 2025. He currently serves as Curator of History for The Charleston Museum, ("America's First Museum"), founded in 1773.

Education

M.A. Clemson University

Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation, Clemson University

BLS Liberal Studies, Anderson University


Research Interests

Material Culture and Decorative Arts of Early South Carolina 

Architectural History of the South Carolina Lowcountry


Publications

"Blue Ridge Chateau: The Conceptual Design Evolution of Biltmore House" (MA Thesis, Clemson University, 2020).

A Brief History of Easley (Charleston, SC: History Press. 2017)