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Thursday, October 24th

5:30 — 7 p.m.

Historic Columbia's Annual Meeting

Free, but please register in advance

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Robert Mills Carriage House : 1616 Blanding St, Columbia, SC 29201

Please note pre-registration has closed, but all Historic Columbia members are still welcome to attend!

Please join Historic Columbia for our Annual Meeting. Following a brief presentation about the state of Historic Columbia, members can mingle over light refreshments in My Mother’s Garden with new Executive Director Suzanne Brooks. Following the Annual Meeting, please join us at the 20th annual Palladium Silent Auction | Bidding & BBQ at the Hampton-Preston Mansion.

  • Parking

    A small gravel parking lot is located adjacent to the Robert Mills Carriage House and is accessible via Henderson Street. There is ample free street parking surrounding the Robert Mills House. 

  • Accessibility

    The Carriage House is accessible to wheelchairs and those with mobility issues; the grounds and gardens have gravel paths. 

  • Inclement Weather

    The Annual Meeting will take place rain or shine.

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    Phone: (803) 252-1770 ext. 23 
    Email: reservations@historiccolumbia.org 

Stick Around!

Following the Annual Meeting, join us for Palladium's 20th annual Silent Auction | Bidding & BBQ. This annual celebration includes live music from Whiskey Tango Revue, delicious barbecue, and an open bar, all enjoyed on the grounds of the Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens. Dozens of auction items will be up for grabs, with all proceeds benefiting Historic Columbia. You won't want to miss this event!

 

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1616 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201

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