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The Historic Columbia team works with news media to tell the stories of historical and cultural heritage, advocacy, education and preservation in Columbia & Richland County.
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Recent Press Releases
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Recent Blog Posts
Renovation Rodeo | Cottontown
Palladium presented Renovation Rodeo | Cottontown on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Over 40 guests toured this stunning single-family home, renovated from a 1940s church, while enjoying beverages from Columbia Craft Brewing Company and delicious food from Something Small Catering. This event was proudly sponsored by Garvin Design Group and Rikard & Protopapas.
Renovation Rodeo | Congaree Vista
Palladium presented Renovation Rodeo | Congaree Vista on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Over 40 guests toured these twin two-story structural terra cotta block buildings while enjoying beer from Columbia Craft Brewing Company, and delicious food from Something Small Catering. This event was proudly sponsored by Garvin Design Group and Rikard & Protopapas.
Last Call, but Not Last Rites: Deconstruction's Role in Preservation
Photo courtesy Anna Garrison When a beloved local landmark closed its doors, the community faced the loss of more than a favorite gathering place. What happened next turned a story of demolition into one of preservation, creativity, and collaboration.
Historic Columbia Receives Southeastern Museums Conference Exhibition Award
Historic Columbia is pleased to announce that the Robert Mills Warming Kitchen exhibit, Heat and Hardship: The Hidden Labor of Enslaved Cooks, is the recipient of the 2025 Southeastern Museums Conference Gold Award in the $25,000 Exhibition Budget Category! The SEMC Exhibition Competition showcases the best in our profession and...