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Documenting history: Local photographer steps ‘into a time machine’
Friday, June 19th 2020
A slip on the keyboard turned powerful photographs into timeless art. And for that, Crush Rush is thankful. Rush, 32, has been a professional photojournalist for close to a decade in Columbia, his hometown. Skim through his popular Instagram account – over 7,400 followers and counting – and you’ll find...
Throwback Thursday: Reconnecting with Old Favorites in the Video Archives
Wednesday, May 27th 2020
With some extra time on our hands, we at Historic Columbia have been able to dig through the archives and connect with old friends. So, on this Throwback Thursday, sit back and enjoy a few of our favorite videos that can still be found on HC’s YouTube page. Hip Tags...
Staff Spotlight - Betsy Kleinfelder
Thursday, May 14th 2020
While our doors remained closed, the work behind the scenes doesn’t end. Today, we continue our staff spotlight series by introducing you to another team member! Name: Betsy Kleinfelder Position: Visitor and Interpretive Services Coordinator How long have your worked at HC? Five years. What projects are you working on...
Fun for Home: Pottery Refit Activity
Thursday, April 23rd 2020
The Mann-Simons site was home to the same African American family for over 130 years, and traces their story from enslavement through urban renewal. A multi-year archaeological excavation of the site was completed in February 2012, uncovering 60,000 artifacts that offered important clues and insights into the family’s history. The...
Staff Spotlight - Charles Calhoun
Wednesday, April 22nd 2020
While our doors remained closed, the work behind the scenes doesn’t end. Today, we continue our staff spotlight series by introducing you to another team member! Name: Charles Calhoun Position: Development Coordinator How long have your worked at HC? Less than a year. What projects are you working on during...
National Volunteer Appreciation Week
Thursday, April 16th 2020
This week is National Volunteer Appreciation week and with over 70 programs and tours offered each year, it is no surprise that volunteers are an essential part of Historic Columbia. There are close to 100 volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to HC and they are an essential part...
Staff Spotlight - Kathryn Trier
Thursday, April 16th 2020
While our doors remained closed, the work behind the scenes doesn’t end. Today, we continue our staff spotlight series by introducing you to another team member! Name: Kathryn Trier Position: Office and special projects manager How long have your worked at HC? Six months What projects are you working on...
Closings at Historic Columbia
Tuesday, April 7th 2020
In accordance with Governor McMaster’s stay-at-home ordinance as a response to the outbreak of COVID-19, Historic Columbia has closed its historic house museums, including Robert Mills House, Hampton-Preston Mansion, the Museum of Reconstruction at Woodrow Wilson Family Home, and the Mann-Simons Site. Until the stay-at-home ordinance is lifted, the following...
Staff Spotlight - Kevin Jennings
Wednesday, April 8th 2020
While our doors remained closed, the work behind the scenes doesn’t end. Today, we continue our staff spotlight series by introducing you to another team member! Name: Kevin Jennings Position: Facilities Coordinator How long have your worked at HC? One year. What projects are you working on during social distancing...
Staff Spotlight - Shelby Harris
Wednesday, April 1st 2020
While our doors remained closed, the work behind the scenes doesn’t end. Today, we continue our staff spotlight series by introducing you to another team member! Name: Shelby Harris Position: Rentals Coordinator How long have your worked at HC? Four months. What projects are you working on during social distancing...