Richard B. Allen is a partner in the law firm of Fraser & Allen, LLC and has been certified by the Supreme Court of the State of South Carolina as a Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law.  Mr. Allen practices law in the areas of estate planning, probate, non-profit formation and operation, and taxation law.  He received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1979 and a Juris Doctor degree in 1982 from the University of South Carolina and a Masters of Law in Taxation from Emory University in 1985.

Originally from York County, South Carolina, he now makes his home in the South Carolina Lowcountry with his wife and three children. He has served on the Session of Elders at Providence Presbyterian Church and on the Board of Directors of non-profits that include the Atlantic Housing Foundation and the Hilton Head Museum (now Costal Discovery Museum) on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and Memory Matters (formerly Alzheimer’s Resource and Respite) in Beaufort County.

He is excited about serving as Trustee of the Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage and pursuing the Trust founder, Danny Morris' mission of preserving the history and heritage of the Lowcountry for future generations. The Morris Center has the opportunity to support the unity of the Lowcountry communities and to participate directly in the historical experience by the restoration of the 1930’s Sinclair Gas Station as the home of the Morris Center.

 Zachary Garrett  Executive Director 

Zachary “Zac” Garrett serves as Executive Director of the Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, where he oversees the Center’s operations and guides its continued growth. He works closely with staff and community partners to develop exhibitions that preserve and share the history and culture of the South Carolina Lowcountry.

Zac brings experience in museum leadership, heritage preservation and community engagement. Before joining the Morris Center, he worked with community and university museums across Utah, Texas, Tennessee and Oklahoma, as well as the National Park Service at Cane River Creole National Historical Park. Most recently, he served as the NAGPRA Program Coordinator at the Sam Noble Museum, where he built collaborative relationships with Native Nations and supported repatriation efforts.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology from Utah State University and a Master of Arts in Heritage and Museum Sciences from Texas Tech University.  Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys exploring the Lowcountry's beautiful landscapes, and watching sports. 

director@morrisheritagecenter.org

 Peyton Masilun Programs & Marketing Director 

Peyton Masilun serves as Programs & Marketing Director at the Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, where she plans and leads public and educational programming initiatives and manages the Center’s marketing and communications. She is especially interested in creating thoughtful, accessible ways for visitors to connect with the people, places and stories of the Lowcountry.

Before joining the Morris Center, Peyton served as the Visitor Experience, Education and Interpretation Fellow at the Thomas Cole National Historic Site in Catskill, New York. Her previous museum experience also includes work at the Gregg Museum of Art & Design, the North Carolina Museum of Art and Marbles Kids Museum, where she contributed to interpretive materials, educational resources and visitor experiences.

Peyton is also a contributing writer for Raleigh Magazine, covering arts, culture, travel and community stories. She holds bachelor’s degrees in Design Studies and Art Studies from North Carolina State University.

The Lowcountry has held a special place in Peyton’s heart since she first began visiting the region with her family nearly 18 years ago. Outside of work, she enjoys yoga, weaving, running, reading and spending time with friends and family.

pmasilun@morrisheritagecenter.org