Historic Columbia Foundation : Programs & Events

Dollar Sundays

Third Sunday of each month

Dollar Sundays! Tour a historic house of your choice for just $1.

Garden Tours

Third Thursday of each month

Visit our restored gardens at Robert Mills and learn about the history and future plans for the site.

Women of Hampton-Preston

Third Saturday of each month

This specialty tour provides a look into the lives of the women who worked, played, and stayed in this house.

Uncovering the Past

Fourth Wednesday of each month

Join our on-site archaeologist as he uncovers the day-to-day history of the Mann-Simons family.

Swing Classes and Dance

Thursday, March 4

Join local dance favorites, Richard Durlach and Breedlove as they take you back in time to the 1920s, '30s, and '40s to the Swing dance era.

3rd Annual Gardening Symposium-A Natural Pastime: Gardening in SC

March 5-6

Attend our spring Gardening Symposium and enjoy workshops, tours of historic gardens and presentations from leading experts on southern gardening.

Tiny Tot Tuesdays: A Capital Celebration

Tuesday, March 16

Join us as we celebrate Columbia's 224th birthday!

Home to Many People: Discovering the People, Places and Progress of the Hampton-Preston Mansion

March 23-April 13

Go behind the scenes for in-depth accounts on the lives, work and culture of those who lived at the Hampton-Preston Mansion property.

Scout Day: More than Just a Building

Saturday, March 27

Explore the architecture and history of downtown Columbia on a guided tour of Main Street.

Tiny Tot Tuesdays: A Capital Celebration

Tuesday, March 16 | 11:00 a.m.

Robert Mills House and Gardens

1616 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201

$6 for first child, $4 for members, $1 for each additional child from the family.

Join us as we celebrate Columbia's 224th birthday with games and hands-on crafts. Toddlers will utilize a variety of creative activities for a special birthday party including Balloon Bounce, making a birthday party crown using construction and tissue paper, and making homemade ice cream with parents.

Other activities include Blow out the Candles, a bowling game, using colorful empty plastic bottles; coloring and storytime with Caroline Bennett, author of the book Charley's Columbia Backyard. Cake, lemonade and ice cream will be provided to end the day.

Tiny Tot Tuesdays is a monthly program provides toddlers an opportunity to explore our historic grounds using their senses. Each month features a topic for participants to enjoy through stories, games, crafts and activities. Reservations are required.

Contact Information
For reservations, call 803.252.1770 ext. 24 or email aposner@historiccolumbia.org