The work of the leading Charleston architect of the 20th century will be the topic at Historic Beaufort Foundation’s Dinner &amp; A Lecture series from 5:30-7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 22.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>

“Charleston Architect Albert Simons: A Lowcountry Visionary” will be presented by Ralph Muldrow, associate professor of Art &amp; Architectural History at the College of Charleston.

Simons, who died in 1980, had a 60-year career as an architect and preservationist in Charleston. He played a key role in the Charleston Renaissance and helped create many nationally prominent preservation initiatives, such as the zoning ordinance for Charleston’s historic district and the Board of Architectural Review — the first in the country. His architecture can also be seen in Beaufort County at Chelsea Plantation, among other sites.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>

Muldrow is a Simons scholar and was a full-time architect before teaching at the College of Charleston and co-founding its Historic Preservation and Community Planning Program. He is the Simons Chair Professor of Architecture and Preservation. He received his architecture degree from the University of Pennsylvania.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>

The November lecture in the fall series is “A New Plantation World: Sporting Estates in the South Carolina Lowcountry from 1900-40” on Nov. 12. It will be presented by Daniel Vivian, head of the Department of Historic Preservation at the University of Kentucky.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>

Dinner &amp; A Lecture is a monthly educational series from September to May, sponsored by Historic Beaufort Foundation. Reservations are necessary as seating is limited. A wine and hors d’oeuvre reception begins at 5:30 with the program from 6-7 p.m. Admission for members is $15 per person or $25 per couple. Non-member admission is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Call 843-379-3331 to make reservations. Reservations for Saltus River Grill’s special for lecture ticket-holders may be made by calling Saltus at 843-379-3474.