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Thursday, October 19th

7 — 10 p.m.

19th Annual Palladium Silent Auction | Bidding & BBQ

Hampton-Preston Mansion & Garden : 1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join us on October 19, 2023 for the 19th Annual Palladium Silent Auction | Bidding & BBQ! This annual celebration of live music featuring Prettier Than Matt, delicious barbecue, and specialty drinks will be held on the grounds of the Hampton Preston Mansion and Gardens, located at 1615 Blanding Street in downtown Columbia. Dozens of unique items will be up for auction, with all proceeds to benefit Historic Columbia. You won't want to miss this event!

This year's silent auction will feature a variety of items, including destination packages, experiential packages to explore local cultural sites, behind-the-scenes tours of Columbia's hot spots, gift cards to restaurants, boutiques, gyms, and much more.

Along with music from Prettier Than Matt, we'll have delicious barbecue and other food, and an assortment of beverages. All food and beverages are included with your ticket purchase.

Tickets available Summer 2023! More info coming soon!

  • Sponsors

    Donated dollars enable the revenue from ticket sales and auction items to directly benefit Historic Columbia. Learn more about sponsorships at the link below.

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  • Auction Item Donation

    Auction item donations help make this annual event such a success! We appreciate your generosity and support of Historic Columbia.

    Donate an Item for Auction

     

  • Why Palladium?

    Palladium members don't just learn about Columbia's past - they have a say in its future. Our fundraising events support Historic Columbia's important preservation and advocacy work, which in turn helps preserve the charm and vitality of the city we call home. 

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  • Questions?

    Contact Margaret Bauknight, Development Coordinator, at (803) 252-7742 ext. 15.

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Palladium

Palladium members don't just learn about Columbia's past - they have a say in its future. Our fundraising events support Historic Columbia's important preservation and advocacy work, which in turn helps preserve the charm and vitality of the city we call home.

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Administrative Offices
1601 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201

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All historic house and garden tours start at the Gift Shop at Robert Mills.
1616 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Questions? Call (803) 252-7742.

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