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Recent Press Releases
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Recent Blog Posts
Historic Columbia Receives 2026 Organizational Excellence Award
Presented by Preservation South Carolina, the South Carolina Department of Archives and History, and the Office of the Governor, the annual awards recognize exceptional accomplishments in the preservation, rehabilitation, and interpretation of South Carolina’s architectural and cultural heritage.
Historic Columbia Calls for Action to Protect Section 106
On Friday, July 24, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP)—an independent federal agency that promotes the preservation of America's historic places, advises the government on policy, and oversees the Section 106 review process—voted to advance a sweeping rewrite of the federal regulations that implement Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The vote did not make the proposed changes final. In solidarity with fellow historic preservation organizations, businesses, and preservation-minded citizens, Historic Columbia resolutely opposes these proposed changes. They would weaken public participation, diminish meaningful consultation with Tribal Nations and state and local governments, narrow the range of historic and cultural places considered, and give federal agencies substantially greater control over reviewing the effects of their own projects.
Main Stage Entertainment Lineup Announced for the 48th Annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture
Historic Columbia is pleased to announce the main stage entertainment lineup for the 48th annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mann-Simons Site at 1403 Richland Street. This free, community festival celebrates the rich heritage and vibrant culture of Black Columbia.
Renovation Rodeo | Main Street District
Palladium presented Renovation Rodeo | Main Street District on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Over 40 guests toured this luxury short-term rental, located in the historic Brown Building, 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.