Robert Mills House and Gardens
1616 Blanding Street Columbia, SC 29201
( Get Directions )Tuesday - Sunday (year-long) | Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm (last tour starts at 3 pm); Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm (last tour starts at 4 pm)
Closed Mondays and major holidays
Tuesday - Sunday (year-long) | Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm (last tour starts at 3 pm); Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm (last tour starts at 4 pm)
Closed Mondays and major holidays
Tuesday - Sunday (year-long) | Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm (last tour starts at 3 pm); Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm (last tour starts at 4 pm)
Closed Mondays and major holidays
Tuesday - Sunday (year-long) | Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm (last tour starts at 3 pm); Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm (last tour starts at 4 pm)
Closed Mondays and major holidays
May 11, 2012 | 1 pm
Tuesday - Sunday (year-long) | Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm (last tour starts at 3 pm); Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm (last tour starts at 4 pm)
Closed Mondays and major holidays
April 13, 2012 (second Friday of each month) | 1 pm
April 6, 2012 | 10 am - 11:30 am
March – April 2012
March 15 (third Thursday of each month) | 11 am
March 9, 2012 | 1 pm
March – April 2012
Thursday, February 16 (third Thursday of each month) | 11 am
Friday, February 10 (second Friday of each month) | 1 pm
Thursday, January 19 (third Thursday of each month) | 11 am
Friday, January 13 (second Friday of each month) | 1 pm
December 15 & 16, 2011 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Saturday, December 10, 2011 | Noon - 4 pm
December 3, 2011 | 10 AM - NOON
Friday, December 2, 2011 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Sunday, November 13 | 2 p.m.
November 10, 2011 | 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Auction ends at 9 p.m.
November 6 - 12, 2011 | Tues - Sat: 10 am - 4 pm (last tour at 3 pm)
Sun: 1 pm - 5 pm (last tour at 4)
Sunday, October 2, 2011 | 2 pm - 5 pm; Judging will take place from 2-3:30 pm, awards for the Business/ Organization and Family categories will be announced at 4 pm.
Third Sunday of each month | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Dollar Sundays! Tour a historic house of your choice for just $1.
October 1 - October 31, 2011 | Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm; Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm
October 1 - 31, 2011
Thursday, Sept. 15 | 4 pm - 6 pm
Friday, Sept. 2, 2011 | 10 am - 11:30 am
Tuesday, July 19 | 11 am - Noon
June 21 | 11 am - Noon
Toddlers ages 2-4 explore the homes and grounds of the Historic Columbia Foundation!
May 07, 2011 | 9:00 – 11 a.m.
Children are invited to help with our spring gardening!
May 07, 2011 | 9 am - 11 am
April 21, 2011 | 5:30 - 8:30 pm
April 19, 2011 | 11:00 A.M.
Eggstrordinary fun at our special Easter Tiny Tot Tuesday!
April 09, 2011 | 9:00 am - 11:30 am
A day of interactive adventure learning about trees and participating in cool activities with professional arborists. A free event!
April 06, 2011 | 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Spring has sprung, and the HCF’s gardens are filled with flowers! Get involved at our April volunteer event.
March 15, 2011 | 11:00 A.M.
Come celebrate our city's 225th birthday!
Saturday, March 12
| 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Scouts are invited to participate in several activities to prepare our gardens for spring planting.
February 15, 2011 | 11:00 a.m.
Second Friday of each month | 1:00 p.m.
Enjoy the charm of this downtown neighborhood as we walk past some of Columbia's oldest remaining homes.
January 18, 2011 | 11 a.m.
Toddlers can use their senses to explore the Robert Mills House this month during Tiny Tot Tuesdays.
Third Thursday of each month | 11:00 a.m.
Visit our restored gardens at Robert Mills and learn about the history and future plans for the site.
December 21 | 11:00 p.m.
All of Santa's Little Helpers are invited to enjoy the holiday season with us.
Saturday, December 18 | 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Enjoy a continental breakfast and spend time with our Victorian Santa.
Saturday, December 11 | 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Join us for family holiday activities and crafts.
Saturday, December 11 | Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Help us celebrate the season with live music from local elementary schools.
Saturday, December 4 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Scouts are invited to tour our house museums to learn how 19th century families celebrated the holidays!
November 22-December 31 | Reservations required.
Children's groups are invited to join HCF for a holiday adventure.
November 22 - December 31 | Reservations required.
Children's groups are invited to join HCF for a holiday adventure!
November 16 | 11:00 a.m.
Toddlers are invited to participate in seasonal activities and play games to celebrate Thanksgiving.
October 26-27 | 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Enjoy our Halloween happenings during these special tours, including Elmwood Cemetery.
Saturday, October 23 | Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy a variety of activities highlighting our Scarecrows in the Garden Exhibit.
Saturday, October 23 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Get an early jump on holiday shopping!
October 19 | 11:00 a.m.
Bring your toddler to spend the day in our garden with scarecrows, pumpkins, and games!
Monday, October 18 | 5:30 p.m.
Join us for our annual meeting on the grounds of the Robert Mills House.
Thursday, October 14 | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
Music begins at 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy the beautiful sounds of the Palmetto Opera under the stars.
October 1-31 | Exhibit open Tues. - Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit our Robert Mills grounds to view the hand-crafted talents of children, local businesses, and organizations.
October 1-31 | Schedule through reservations.
Enjoy our scarecrow and Halloween activities with your daycare or learning center group.
Thursday, September 30 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Be the first to view our Scarecrows in the Garden and Dark Fashion exhibits.
September 28 | 8:00 p.m.
Join us for guided tours of the Robert Mills House by lantern light.
Saturday, September 25 | Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Learn how to make scarecrows from previous Scarecrows in the Garden participants.
September 21 | 11:00 a.m.
Toddlers are cordiality invited to our tea party!
August 24 (Fourth Tuesday of each month through Sept.) | 8:00
Join us for guided tours of the Robert Mills House by lantern light.
August 17 | 11:00 a.m.
Toddlers can see and feel their way around the Robert Mills House while focusing on textures and shapes.
July 27 (Fourth Tuesday of each month through Sept.) | 8:00 p.m.
Join us for guided tours of the Robert Mills House by lantern light.
Saturday, July 24 | Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Uncover historical facts through puzzles and clues on the grounds of the Robert Mills House.
July 20 | 11:00 a.m.
Bring your toddler out to learn how wildflowers grow!
July 12-16 | 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Explore Columbia's backyard and discover treasures through archaeology and family trees.
June 15 | 11:00 a.m.
Spend the afternoon on a picnic with your toddler!
Saturday, June 12 | Noon - 2 p.m.
Help us celebrate an early Flag Day with family activities.
Saturday, June 5 | 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Boy Scouts are invited to join us for fun, games and exploration.
June 1 - June 30 | Tues.-Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sun. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shop for great summer items during our month-long sale!
Tuesday, May 18 | 11:00 a.m.
Toddlers are invited to join us in celebration of the anniversary of South Carolina's statehood.
May 11-16 | Tours begin at the top of each hour
Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (last tour begins at 3 p.m.)
Sun. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (last tour begins at 4 p.m.)
Celebrate National Tourism Week by taking a guided tour of one of our historic house museums for just $1.
Saturday, May 8 | 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Just in time for Mother's Day, come join us and create a container garden as a gift or for your porch, patio, or balcony.
Friday, May 7 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (tours begin at the top of each hour)
Last tour begins at 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy complimentary guided tours of our gardens during National Public Gardens Day.
May 1 - May 7 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Tues. - Sat.)
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Sun.)
Closed on Monday
Free house tours for teachers!
Tuesday, April 20 | 11:00 a.m.
Easter may have come and gone but we are still hopping with excitement!
April 7-9 | 9:00 a.m. - Noon each day
Students may be dropped off no earlier than 8:30 a.m.
Have your children spend spring break with Historic Columbia Foundation.
Tuesday, March 16 | 11:00 a.m.
Join us as we celebrate Columbia's 224th birthday!
February 16 | 11:00 a.m.
Bring your toddler to Historic Columbia Foundation to celebrate our past presidents with crafts and games.
Thursday, February 4 | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
All teachers and educators are invited to this reception to view our educational programs and upcoming events.
Saturday, January 30 | Program begins at 10:00 a.m.
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are invited to take a behind-the-scenes tour of our historic houses.
January 19 | 11:00 a.m.
Enjoy hands-on activities with a winter theme for toddlers.
Tuesdays, January 5 - February 9
Bus Tours on Sundays | 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Bus Tours 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Engage in an informative discussion on Columbia's culture during Reconstruction and the early 20th century.
Third Sunday of each month | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (last tour begins at 4:00 p.m.)
Dollar Sundays! Tour a historic house of your choice for just $1.
Saturday, December 19 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Carriage rides: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Come enjoy breakfast and photographs with our Victorian Santa.
Saturday, December 19 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Carriage rides: 10:-00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Your family is invited to enjoy the holidays at our decorated Robert Mills House as children enjoy our featured holiday activities.
December 15 | 11:00 a.m.
Celebrate the season during this month's Tiny Tot Tuesdays.
Saturday, December 5 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are invited to spend the day touring our decorated houses and participating in holiday activities.
Saturday, December 5 | 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Come enjoy a free tour of our historic houses while listening to youth perform live holiday music.
Friday, December 4 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Come follow our costumed guides for this one-night only lantern tour and carriage ride.
December 3 - 21 | By reservation only
Daycare and early learning centers are invited to take a field trip and enjoy holiday activities on our historic property.
November 20 - January 3 | Tuesday - Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (last tour begins at 3 p.m.)
Sundays 1p.m. - 5 p.m. (last tour begins at 4 p.m.)
Closed on Mondays, Christmas and New Year's Day
Experience classic holidays during our tours of our decorated house museums.
Saturday, November 21 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Members are invited to do some early holiday shopping at our Museum Shop.
Saturday, November 21 | 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Join us for a hands-on demonstration and learn about decorating for the holidays with fresh greenery.
November 20 - January 3 | Tuesday - Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (last tour begins at 3 p.m.)
Sundays 1p.m. - 5 p.m. (last tour begins at 4 p.m.)
Closed every Mondays, Christmas and New Year's Day
Experience classic holidays during our tours of our decorated house museums.
November 17 | 11:00 a.m.
Celebrate fall with games and activities to stimulate your toddlers senses.
October 31 | Noon - 2:00 p.m.
View our Scarecrows in the Garden Exhibit while participating in autumn activities.
October 27-28 | 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Bus departs for cemetery tours at 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00
Spend the evening by lantern light at our 19th-century house museum while listening to mysterious stories. Then travel to Elmwood Cemetery for moonlight tours.
Tuesday, October 20 | 11:00 a.m.
Bring your toddler to spend the day in our gardens with scarecrows, pumpkins, games, and snacks.
October - November 4 | Orders picked up by December 3 between 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Order fresh holiday greenery form the Palmetto Garden Club.
October 1 - 31 | Exhibit open (Tues. - Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Open House, October 1 - 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Historic Hauntings, October 27-28 - 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Family Day, October 31 - noon - 2:00 p.m.
Celebrate autumn and Halloween with month-long activities and a Scarecrow exhibit in our garden.
October 1-31 | By reservations
Spend a day with in our pumpkin patch and in our gardens with scarecrows.
September 15 | 11:00 a.m.
Explore 19th-century socializing with your toddler.
Deadline September 25, 2009
Historic Columbia is getting ready for Autumn and seeking businesses, families, or groups interested in creating scarecrows for display in our gardens.
August 18 | 11 a.m.
Toddlers can use their senses to explore the Robert Mills House this month during Tiny Tot Tuesdays.
Until June 30, 2009 | Tues. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Historic Columbia Foundation announces the arrival of Designs for Democracy, a text panel exhibit highlighting some of the most famous sketches, drawings, and elevations of 19th-century architect Robert Mills.