Martha Cunningham Monteith (1921-2019)
This week we mourn the passing of Martha Cunningham Monteith, a celebrated civic figure who served as Richland School District One’s first trained speech pathologist. Martha Elizabeth Cunningham was born on May 26, 1921 in Union, South Carolina, to the Reverend Bennie C. Cunningham, Sr., and Fannie Gilliam Cunningham. She...
Historic Columbia and Colonial Life
Historic Columbia is happy to announce a new partnership with Colonial Life . For the 2019-20 school year, Colonial Life is underwriting the admission cost for any Title 1 school in South Carolina so that students can experience Historic Columbia’s field trips, regardless of ability to pay. This partnership will...
HC Rental Coordinator Honored
Each year, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) accepts nominations to scout young professionals showing strong leadership qualities, excelling in their careers and giving back to their communities. After nominations are submitted, the CFF selects a pool of the best and brightest to represent their city! Honorees, sponsors, and community leaders...
From The Desk of Carroll Heyward
The momentum of Historic Columbia’s intentional efforts to preserve Columbia rests on three key pillars: Advocacy Education Preservation Being a member at Historic Columbia matters to me. It has given me countless opportunities to anchor myself in this important cause and keeps my finger on the pulse of preservation that...
Cory J. France Joins HC Team as Director of Marketing and Communications
Historic Columbia is pleased to announce Cory J. France as its new director of marketing and communications. In this role, France will lead Historic Columbia’s marketing department and will serve as a spokesperson for the organization. “With many exciting preservation initiatives, events and community partnerships coming for our organization, Historic...
The Best Midlands Gives Yet!
Once again, we are amazed at the support of our Midlands Gives donors! YOUR donation helped ensure that we had our most successful Midlands Gives to date. On May 7, we received 244 donations totaling $27,274 plus the 7-8 a.m. Power Hour bonus – making the unofficial total - $29,774...
Support HC on May 7th During Midlands Gives!
On May 7, 2019, over 400 non-profits in the Midlands will come together for the sixth annual Midlands Gives , an annual online giving event hosted by the Central Carolina Community Foundation. Historic Columbia has participated in Midlands Gives since its inception in 2014, and is proud to be part...
Columbia City of Women: Putting Women on the Map
Historic Columbia and WREN (Women’s Rights & Empowerment Network) launched the Columbia City of Women initiative on Sunday, March 31—the last day of Women’s History Month. The event, held at the Columbia Museum of Art, included the announcement of 12 influential women honorees that will be celebrated in the next year. This project began locally...
Rosey & David at Seibels House
Rosey and David’s stunning winter wedding reception was held at the historic Seibels House & Garden , after a memorable ceremony at Our Lady of the Hills church on December 15, 2019. Rosey was beautiful in her frosty white dress from Jo Lin’s Bridal and David looked sharp for the...
Laura & Fred at Robert Mills
Laura and Fred had a playful, memorable time commemorating forever at the Robert Mills House and Gardens on November 3, 2018. Happy tears were shed in the gardens when the gorgeous bride-to-be revealed her breathtaking pearl white gown to her loving fiancé. The bridesmaids joined in the photos with their...