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Historic Columbia to Host 43rd Annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture
Tuesday, August 31st 2021
Join Historic Columbia (HC) at Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture presented by Bank of America from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18. Now in its 43rd year, Jubilee, a free, outdoor festival, brings musicians, artisans, dancers and storytellers together to celebrate on the grounds of the Mann-Simons...
Historic Columbia breaks ground on state-of-the-art greenhouse and gatehouse at Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens
Wednesday, August 4th 2021
Historic Columbia (HC) on Wednesday officially broke ground on a state-of-the-art greenhouse and historically inspired gatehouse on the grounds of the Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens. The ceremony, held on the back lawn of the Richland County-owned property, marked the latest in a long line of grounds upgrades generously supported by...
Why Palladium - Parrish Behles
Sunday, August 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. Meet Parrish Behles How long have you been involved with Palladium? Four years Where are you originally from? Lexington, South Carolina If you are not from...
Why Palladium - Amanda Rodgers
Thursday, July 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. Meet Amanda Rodgers How long have you been involved with Palladium? Two years. Where are you originally from? Charleston, South Carolina. If you are not from...
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...