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Call for Artists, Vendors for the 43rd Annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture
Wednesday, June 23rd 2021
Be part of one of the Midlands' most-anticipated festivals as a vendor or artist at Historic Columbia's 43rd annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Historic Columbia is inviting local businesses, associations, churches, civic/service groups, health/medical organizations and other non-profits to participate in this...
Why Palladium - Jordan Heavner
Friday, June 4th 2021
Each month, Historic Columbia introduces one of its Palladium members. This series is designed to highlight individuals from HC’s dynamic group of diverse professionals. Meet Jordan Heavner How long have you been involved with Palladium? Two years. Where are you originally from? Charleston, South Carolina. If you are not from...
Why Palladium - Patrick Cleary
Monday, May 10th 2021
Each month, Historic Columbia introduces one of its Palladium members. This series is designed to highlight individuals from HC’s dynamic group of diverse professionals. Meet Patrick Cleary How long have you been involved with Palladium? Seven years. Where are you originally from? Hartsville, South Carolina. If you are not from...
From the Desk of Palladium President Patrick Cleary
Wednesday, May 5th 2021
As president of Palladium, I am very thankful for all of our members. Your membership helps Historic Columbia serve as the stewards of Columbia's past, present and future and provide opportunities for people to engage with the city’s history. In the past year, much of that engagement occurred online, and...
Why you should enter Palladium's Home History Raffle
Thursday, April 15th 2021
Image courtesy South Caroliniana Library By Lauren Elliott Palladium Board Member Our homes are alive with stories from previous owners just waiting to be told. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was inspired to write “Haunted Houses” while living in the house that had served as General George Washington’s headquarters during the Siege...
Naturally-dyed Easter Egg Recipes
Friday, April 2nd 2021
Happy Easter! Enjoy with this fun egg-dying activity! Dyes made separately: For these, you can dye eggs in 2 ways: Put already hard boiled eggs in mixture of 1 T vinegar and dye and put in fridge for up to 12 hours. The more time in dye, the darker the...
Why Palladium - Oliver Hartner
Monday, March 1st 2021
Each month, Historic Columbia introduces one of its Palladium members. This series is designed to highlight individuals from HC’s dynamic group of diverse professionals. Don't forget! Palladium's new quarterly Home History Raffle is open for new and renewing Palladium Members. Join or renew your membership with Palladium by April 30...
March Book Suggestions: Women's History Month & What We're Reading Lately
Friday, March 5th 2021
Introducing Historic Columbia's new book series focused on sharing what's in the Gift Shop at Robert Mills or what particular reads the HC staff find interesting lately! The Gift Shop at Robert Mills is open Thursday-Saturday 10am - 2pm and products are available online, as well. You'll also find local...
Why Palladium - Kip Dillihay II
Monday, March 1st 2021
Each month, Historic Columbia introduces one of its Palladium members. This series is designed to highlight individuals from HC’s dynamic group of diverse professionals. Don't forget! Palladium's new quarterly Home History Raffle is open for new and renewing Palladium Members. Join or renew your membership with Palladium by April 30...
An Advocate of the People: The New Exhibit at the Modjeska Monteith Simkins House
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...