Historic Columbia Foundation was founded in 1961 by a group of preservationists intent on saving the Ainsley Hall House, known today as the Robert Mills House. In 1967 the restored 1823 residence opened to the public as a house museum. Also that year, Historic Columbia Foundation became the steward of the Woodrow Wilson Family Home, which had been operating as a shrine to our nation's 28th president since 1932. Five years later, the organization gained stewardship of the Hampton-Preston Mansion and in 1978, the Mann-Simons Site.
We're celebrating our Anniversary year with an expanded line-up of special events - many are free and open to the public! Our 50th festivities officially kicked off on November 13, 2011 at our 50th Birthday Celebration, with events planned through November of 2012 to honor this organizational and community milestone. Visit our calendar of events for details.
ANNUAL FUND
Help us celebrate five decades of preservation and education by increasing your support to recognize our achievements and build a fiscally stable organization.
Three ways to support Historic Columbia Foundation's Annual Fund:
- Consider increasing your donation by an additional $50 this year or per month to recognize our 50th Anniversary milestone.
- Make a gift or pledge to our endowment fund.
- Make a gift or donation in honor of a founding member, past president, dedicated volunteer or leader on the staff.
WAYS TO GIVE:- Cash, check and credit donation
- Appreciated stock donation
- Planned Giving
- Pledge
- Matching gifts (Check with your employer)
- Donate Online
- Download Donation Form
Sponsorship opportunities available for events & programs.
Thank you for your generosity and continued support.