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Fall Plant Sale
Join us on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10 for our Fall Plant Sale! From herbaceous plants to woody perennials to evergreens, all of the selections offered are integral to the stories we tell on our sites, and most are rare or not offered elsewhere.
Today at Historic Columbia
Start your experience at the Welcome Center (1616 Blanding Street)
House Tour
Robert Mills House
12 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.
Public Garden Hours
Gardens at Hampton-Preston Mansion
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Public Garden Hours
Gardens at Robert Mills House
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Preserving Our Stories
Tours
Connect with History
Our historic house museums give you the chance to explore Columbia's history from antebellum to Civil Rights.
Upcoming Events
See All Events08 Oct
Thursday, October 8th: 8 — 9 a.m.
1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Discover the birds that call Historic Columbia's gardens home! Join local birder John Tjaarda and Historic Columbia Assistant Horticulturalist Jake Armstrong for a guided bird walk through the Gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion.
08 Oct
Thursday, October 8th: 5:30 — 7 p.m.
Historic Columbia's Annual Meeting
1616 Blanding St, Columbia, SC 29201
Historic Columbia invites you to its Annual Meeting and Reception on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
09 Oct
Friday, October 9th: 10 a.m. — 4 p.m.
1615 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201
Join us in the lush gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion for the 2026 Fall Plant Sale! At one of two plant sales Historic Columbia holds every year, attendees will be able to purchase and learn about a wide array of plants including heirloom flowers, shrubs, vegetables, and perennials, all grown...
10 Oct
Saturday, October 10th: 8 — 9 a.m.
Family Birdwatching in the Gardens
1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Bring the whole family for a special birdwatching adventure during Historic Columbia's Fall Plant Sale! Join local birder John Tjaarda and Historic Columbia Assistant Horticulturalist Jake Armstrong for a fun, guided exploration of the Hampton-Preston Gardens as you discover the resident and migratory birds that call Columbia home. Participants will...
10 Oct
Saturday, October 10th: 8 a.m. — 4 p.m.
1615 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201
Join us in the lush gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion for the 2026 Fall Plant Sale! At one of two plant sales Historic Columbia holds every year, attendees will be able to purchase and learn about a wide array of plants including heirloom flowers, shrubs, vegetables, and perennials, all grown...
15 Oct
Thursday, October 15th: 5:30 — 7 p.m.
1100 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Join Historic Columbia’s Director of Preservation John Sherrer as he explores downtown graveyards.
16 Oct
Friday, October 16th: 5:30 — 7 p.m.
1100 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Join Historic Columbia’s Director of Preservation John Sherrer as he explores downtown graveyards.
17 Oct
Saturday, October 17th: 5:30 — 7 p.m.
1100 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Join Historic Columbia’s Director of Preservation John Sherrer as he explores downtown graveyards.
18 Oct
Sunday, October 18th: 1 — 2:30 p.m.
2204 Park Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Join Historic Columbia for a stroll through the Elmwood Park neighborhood.
18 Oct
Sunday, October 18th: 1 — 4 p.m.
Free Sunday | Robert Mills House
1616 Blanding St, Columbia, SC 29201
The third Sunday of the month, residents of Richland and Lexington counties are invited to tour of one of Historic Columbia’s house museums for FREE! This month, visit the Robert Mills House.
22 Oct
Thursday, October 22nd: 8 — 9 a.m.
1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Discover the birds that call Historic Columbia's gardens home! Join local birder John Tjaarda and Historic Columbia Assistant Horticulturalist Jake Armstrong for a guided bird walk through the Gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion.
22 Oct
Thursday, October 22nd: 5:30 — 7:30 p.m.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour | Seaboard Vista
919 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Join Historic Columbia and Avant Holdings for a behind-the-scenes look at Seaboard Vista, a collection of historic properties that will be activated for dining, culture, creativity, and residential life in the coming year. Participants will tour buildings once occupied by Murray Drug Company, National Biscuit Company, and Richland County’s dispensary...
26 Oct
Monday, October 26th: 5:30 — 7 p.m.
1616 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201
Put on your costume and join Historic Columbia for a safe, fun, and FREE Halloween experience on Monday, October 26 from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. Community members and local organizations throughout the city of Columbia will meet in the parking lot of Robert Mills House to pass out candy to local Columbia youth!
27 Oct
Tuesday, October 27th: 5 — 7 p.m.
1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Performers from the South Carolina Philharmonic will join Historic Columbia for an enchanting outdoor concert in the gardens at the Hampton-Preston Mansion. This program will feature The Honeymeads, a Charleston-based Americana duo whose rich harmonies, guitar, and fiddle bring together beloved folk and roots classics with original songs. Please plan...
12 Nov
Thursday, November 12th: 8 — 9 a.m.
1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Discover the birds that call Historic Columbia's gardens home! Join local birder John Tjaarda and Historic Columbia Assistant Horticulturalist Jake Armstrong for a guided bird walk through the Gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion.
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.
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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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