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Modjeska Monteith Simkins House

New House Tour Hours

Visit the Modjeska Monteith Simkins House every Friday, second Saturday, and last Sunday

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Today at Historic Columbia

Start your experience at the Gift Shop at Robert Mills (1616 Blanding Street)

Public Garden Hours

Gardens at Hampton-Preston Mansion

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Public Garden Hours

Gardens at Robert Mills

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Public Garden Hours

Garden at Woodrow Wilson Family Home

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Public Garden Hours

Gardens at Seibels House

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Preserving Our Stories

Celebrating Our 60th Year

Three generations ago, on November 14, 1961, a group of impassioned citizens officially formed Historic Columbia Foundation.

LGBTQ+ Columbia History Initiative

The LGBTQ+ Columbia History Initiative documents the often unseen and untold stories of this diverse community through oral histories, archival collections, and historic site interpretation.

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Explore our online tours of Columbia and Richland County neighborhoods and districts.

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Connect with History

Our four house tours give you the chance to explore Columbia's history from antebellum to Civil Rights.

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If you look around, you’ll see Historic Columbia’s advocacy work everywhere—from the Bull Street development to the new Palmetto Compress building…and we’ve got big plans to save even more historic properties from demolition, but we need the help of people like you to make it happen.

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Your membership helps us create entertaining historical programming that brings people from diverse age groups and backgrounds together. Our educational programs help explain the connections between our past and present, using history as a prism for a deeper understanding.

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As a member, you’ll get discounted admission and early access to our most popular events. Joining Historic Columbia is a great way to “plug in” to the city’s professional network and get involved in your community.

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Historic Columbia

© 2022 Historic Columbia

Administrative Offices
1601 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Tours
All historic house and garden tours start at the Gift Shop at Robert Mills.
1616 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Questions? Call (803) 252-7742.

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