blog filters form

Staff

Historic Columbia
1200 Byrd Avenue

Renovation Rodeo | Eau Claire

By: Staff, Historic Columbia

Wednesday, August 23rd 2023

Palladium presented Renovation Rodeo | Eau Claire on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Over 40 guests toured this circa-1907 property while enjoying beer from Peak Drift Brewing Company , wine courtesy of Republic National Distributing Company , and delicious food from Something Small Catering . HC...

Palladium Members holding Peak Drift Beer Cans

Historic Columbia announces “Official Craft Beer of Palladium”

By: Staff, Historic Columbia

Thursday, July 13th 2023

Peak Drift to support Historic Columbia’s peak experiences Historic Columbia (HC) is pleased to announce that Peak Drift Brewing Company , an innovative craft beverage company based in Columbia, S.C., will serve as the “Official Craft Beer of Palladium” for all HC Palladium events during the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Peak...

Renovation Rodeo June 2023

Renovation Rodeo | Forest Acres

By: Staff, Historic Columbia

Thursday, June 8th 2023

Palladium presented Renovation Rodeo | Forest Acres on Thursday, June 8, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Over 40 guests toured this home while enjoying beer from S teel Hands Brewing , wine courtesy of Republic National Distributing Company , and snacks. The homeowners, Matthew and Becky, spoke about the neighborhood...

Volunteers relaxing in a circle of chairs in the garden

Celebrating National Volunteer Month

By: Staff, Historic Columbia

Tuesday, March 28th 2023

Image above: Volunteers take a break from repotting plants to enjoy some snacks and good company outside of the Boyd Horticultural Center. April is National Volunteer Month! In this blog, Historic Columbia's Executive Director Robin Waites explains the important role volunteers play in the organization and why volunteering at Historic...

Palmetto Ave

Renovation Rodeo | Hyatt Park

By: Staff, Historic Columbia

Tuesday, March 28th 2023

Palladium presented Renovation Rodeo | Hyatt Park on Tuesday, March 28, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Nearly forty guests toured a newly renovated Hyatt Park bungalow ( which is now a short term rental! ), while enjoying beer from Peak Drift Brewing Company , wine courtesy of Republic National Distributing...

An Advocate of the People Exhibit at Modjeska Monteith Simkins House

An Advocate of the People: The New Exhibit at the Modjeska Monteith Simkins House

By: Staff, Historic Columbia

Wednesday, February 3rd 2021

Modjeska Monteith Simkins , born in Columbia, was one of South Carolina’s most significant human rights advocates. During the pivotal civil rights movement, Simkins served as secretary in the South Carolina NAACP, where she helped advance voting rights and desegregate schools in the state. Her career spanned a lifetime of...

Virtual Tour

2020-21 Annual Fund: Reaching Students Virtually

By: Staff, Historic Columbia

Monday, February 1st 2021

Each year, the Annual Fund supports a special and vital initiative of Historic Columbia. This year’s Annual Fund focuses on virtual programming – both through education and general events. Explore Historic Columbia’s efforts to maintain its mission in a virtual world and consider donating to our Annual Fund today. DONATE...

Willie Wells and the Blue Ridge Mountain Grass

Going Virtual: Palladium’s 16th Annual Bluegrass, Bidding & BBQ

By: Staff, Historic Columbia

Thursday, October 8th 2020

Like so many events this year, Bluegrass, Bidding & BBQ will look a little different, but will feature the key elements of the event that you enjoy! Tune in on Facebook on October 15, 5-6 p.m., for a one-hour online special featuring bluegrass music, a BBQ discussion, cocktail demonstrations, and...

HC Service Award winner Pat Itter hands out candy at Trunk or Treat event.

Announcing winners of 21st annual Volunteer Awards

By: Staff, Historic Columbia

Monday, September 21st 2020

HC Service Award winner Pat Itter hands out candy at Trunk or Treat event. Historic Columbia is happy to announce the winners of this year’s Volunteer Awards. For the past two decades, Historic Columbia has recognized the dedication of time and energy of its volunteer crew. While the traditional luncheon...

Watch Jubilee online

How to watch the 2020 Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture

By: Staff, Historic Columbia

Wednesday, September 16th 2020

A Jubilee like you’ve – literally – never seen before is coming Saturday! While we’d love for you to be joining us at the Mann-Simons Site and enjoying an in-person celebration of Black history and culture, the current times have forced us to make a few tweaks in order to...