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Renovation Rodeo | Millwood Avenue

By: Staff, Historic Columbia

Friday, March 22nd 2024

Palladium presented Renovation Rodeo | Millwood Avenue on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. About 40 guests toured the new mid-century home of Purnell Orthodontics while enjoying beer from Peak Drift Brewing Company, wine courtesy of Republic National Distributing Company, and delicious food from Something Small Catering...

Exterior of BHC greenhouse with plants inside

Celebrating Two Years of Growth: The Boyd Horticultural Center at Historic Columbia

By: Staff, Historic Columbia

Saturday, March 9th 2024

March 9 marks a significant milestone for Historic Columbia as we celebrate the two-year anniversary of the Boyd Horticultural Center. This stunning structure has not only transformed our landscape but has also left an indelible mark on our organization and the community at large.

2439 Read Street

Renovation Rodeo | Edgewood

By: Staff, Historic Columbia

Wednesday, November 15th 2023

Palladium presented Renovation Rodeo | Edgewood on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Over 50 guests toured this former church while enjoying beer from Peak Drift Brewing Company, wine courtesy of Republic National Distributing Company, and delicious food from Something Small Catering. HC Palladium Board president Andrew...

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 Board member...

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 Drift...

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 and the...

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 Company, and...

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 advocacy...

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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...