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Hampton-Preston Turns 200
With new exhibits and beautifully restored gardens, this historic landmark is one that everyone can enjoy. The Hampton-Preston Mansion is now open—join us for a tour!
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“At its most basic, preservation is about protecting places that matter to each of us. We want our children to know these places. We want them to stand as beacons for us and for those who come after us—to tell our stories, and the stories of our communities and our lives.” - Stephanie K. Meeks
Why Join?
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.
Join TodayWhy Join?
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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Your Membership Matters
When you join Historic Columbia, you become our partner in preserving and promoting local history. United as a group, we are powerful in advocating for the preservation of historic buildings and places that shape our community.
Become a MemberTours
Connect with History
We offer historic house tours six days a week, garden tours for groups, off-site walking and bus tours and self-guided neighborhood web-based tours.
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Historically Ever After
Let your special day be one for the history books at any of our beautiful rental properties.
Rent a VenueUpcoming Events
Monday, June 25th - Friday, June 29th
9:00am to 4:00pm
1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201
History will come to life through interactive activities and exploration of the gardens, grounds and houses of Historic Columbia. Campers ages 8 to 12 are invited to take an adventure in time as we explore what it was like to live in the past!
Thursday, June 28th
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Shandon, Columbia, SC 29201
Presented by Modern Exterminating, the Renovation Rodeo series takes guests on tours of old homes and buildings in the Columbia area that have been refurbished and renovated while staying true to the roots and history of the house.
Wednesday, July 4th
12:01am to 11:59pm
1601 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Offices and properties will be closed for the holiday. Enjoy the fireworks and stay safe! Join us for a tour tomorrow.
Member Spotlight
Isabelle Mandell
Columbia is my place. I grew up here, I’ve raised two children here, I’ve lived in my Old Shandon neighborhood for nearly 17 years. I love my city. If you value this city and the stories of this city, then you should join me in being a member of Historic Columbia.
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Latest News from HC
Historic Columbia Welcomes Megan Plott as New Director of Development
We are pleased to announce Megan Plott has joined Historic Columbia as the new director of development. In this leadership role, Plott will oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of all fundraising and membership programs of Historic Columbia. “We are thrilled to welcome Megan to our team and know that...
