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Holiday Greenery Sale
Support Historic Columbia by ordering from our Greenery Sale this holiday season!
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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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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.
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Sunday, October 21st
1 — 4 p.m.
Dollar Sunday | Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens
1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Every third Sunday of the month, residents of Richland and Lexington counties are invited to tour of one of Historic Columbia’s house museums for just $1 on Dollar Sunday! This month, visit the newly renovated Hampton-Preston Mansion.
Tuesday, October 23rd
11:30 a.m. — 1:30 p.m.
1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Food trucks will be stationed outside the Robert Mills House on Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tables and chairs will be set up throughout the gardens - making this the perfect opportunity to spend your lunch break enjoying delicious food and the scenic views of our historic gardens!
Tuesday, October 23rd
12 — 1 p.m.
Research Roundtable | Devine Street
1601 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Learn more about Historic Columbia’s research initiatives at the monthly Research Roundtable programs. Each month, staff will share their latest discoveries and lingering questions as they uncover the history of our community.
Halloween at HC
Halloween season is here and Historic Columbia has plenty of fun, spooky events for the whole family!
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Latest News from HC
Mann-Simons Site Wins SC Preservation Service Award
On Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, Historic Columbia was presented with the Preservation Service Award at the South Carolina Historic Preservation Awards ceremony for the re-interpretation of the Mann-Simons Site leading up to 2016. The Preservation Service Awards recognize projects and activities that make exemplary contributions to the advancement of historic...
