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The Impact of Craftsman Architecture in Columbia, South Carolina 1900-1930
Thursday, March 2nd 2023
Proponents of the Arts & Crafts movement—a 19th-century English aesthetic born out of disdain for the socially detrimental aspects of the Industrial Revolution and the excessive ornamentation of the later Victorian Age—today, if they were on Instagram, would be considered among the most successful of social influencers. Their philosophy celebrated...
Connected by a Thread
Thursday, February 23rd 2023
Image above: Sampler by Jane M. Murchison, currently on display at the Robert Mills House. Historic Columbia collection, HCF1970.25.1. As Historic Columbia observes Women’s History Month, we acknowledge and celebrate two women whose material culture survive within our collection. It is often difficult to uncover information about women in the...
Preservation Award Plaque
Tuesday, May 3rd 2022
While May is Preservation Month, Historic Columbia would like to encourage the community to recognize the significance of these award-winning projects all year. To that end, we have established a Preservation Plaque program. These plaques are designed for and available to past Preservation Award recipients. Learn More
Worth the Weight: Surveying Columbia’s 19th-Century Cast & Wrought Iron Heritage
Wednesday, August 31st 2022
What’s Going On As a steward of historic sites and an advocate and resource for preservation, Historic Columbia consistently yields research findings about Columbia and Richland County’s past. Most recently, fieldwork resulted in the discovery of a commonality between cast iron stairs, which historically embellished the front porch of the...
Why Palladium - Ari Robbins
Wednesday, February 9th 2022
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 Ari Robbins How long have you been involved with Palladium? 3 months Where are you originally from? Carmel, Indiana If you are not from Columbia...
Historic Columbia: A 60th Anniversary Look at Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens
Wednesday, December 15th 2021
In marking Historic Columbia’s 60th Anniversary, our staff are sharing reflections on the improvements and achievements at our historic sites and with our programs, only made possible through the support and dedication of donors, members, and volunteers who believe in HC’s purpose to preserve places and share complex stories. Over...
Historic Columbia: 60 Years in the Making
Sunday, November 14th 2021
Pictured Above: Historic Columbia Foundation board of trustee member Willodene Lumpkin and docent Genevieve Hellar joined Elizabeth Holton host of WNOK’s World of Women show at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, July 20, 1967, to highlight restoration progress at the Ainsley Hall House. History is far more than dates, events, and...
Why Palladium - Andrew Montgomery
Monday, October 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 Andrew Montgomery How long have you been involved with Palladium? 6 years. Where are you originally from? Houston, Texas If you are not from Columbia...
What’s Happening This Month: October Events with Historic Columbia
Thursday, September 30th 2021
Are you ready for fall? Historic Columbia has you covered this month with a variety of fun and education activities around Halloween, gardening and more! Scan our event schedule below and find a few that might interest you and your family. Exhibit | Scarecrows in the Garden Runs through Sunday...
LGBTQ Columbia History Initiative: Six collection items to help tell the story
Tuesday, September 28th 2021
LGBTQ+ people have always been, and will always be, part of Columbia’s story. Historic Columbia’s latest initiative – a collection of oral histories, digital archives, virtual tours, and more on LGBTQ history in the capital city – is set to launch soon. As a first step, we collaborated with South...