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2026 Preservation Awards | Bob Russell Realty Building
Thursday, May 14th 2026
Constructed in 1967, the Bob Russell Realty Building was rehabilitated to restore its New Formalist character after years of interior alteration. Carefully reconstructed interiors and preserved exterior features maintain its architectural identity while supporting modern office use.
2026 Preservation Awards | Conway Architectural Salvage & Heritage Project
Thursday, May 14th 2026
Conway Architectural Salvage & Heritage Project received the inaugural Traditional Building Arts award for innovative leadership in preservation through deconstruction, education, and material salvage that transforms loss into opportunity and keeps historic craftsmanship alive for future generations.
2026 Preservation Awards | Main Street District
Thursday, May 14th 2026
Main Street District received the 2026 Preservation Leadership Award for visionary leadership in using historic preservation as a catalyst for downtown revitalization, transforming Main Street into a thriving urban district through advocacy, strategic designation, and measurable economic impact.
2026 Preservation Awards | Lydia Mattice Brandt
Thursday, May 14th 2026
Dr. Lydia Mattice Brandt received the 2026 Preservation Leadership Award for advancing public understanding of Columbia’s built environment through scholarship, teaching, and community engagement that strengthens historic preservation in both practice and principle.
Renovation Rodeo | Cottontown
Friday, March 13th 2026
Palladium presented Renovation Rodeo | Cottontown on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Over 40 guests toured this stunning single-family home, renovated from a 1940s church, while enjoying beverages from Columbia Craft Brewing Company and delicious food from Something Small Catering. This event was proudly sponsored by Garvin Design Group and Rikard & Protopapas.
Renovation Rodeo | Congaree Vista
Wednesday, December 10th 2025
Palladium presented Renovation Rodeo | Congaree Vista on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Over 40 guests toured these twin two-story structural terra cotta block buildings while enjoying beer from Columbia Craft Brewing Company, and delicious food from Something Small Catering. This event was proudly sponsored by Garvin Design Group and Rikard & Protopapas.
Last Call, but Not Last Rites: Deconstruction's Role in Preservation
Thursday, October 23rd 2025
Photo courtesy Anna Garrison When a beloved local landmark closed its doors, the community faced the loss of more than a favorite gathering place. What happened next turned a story of demolition into one of preservation, creativity, and collaboration.
Historic Columbia Receives Southeastern Museums Conference Exhibition Award
Tuesday, September 30th 2025
Historic Columbia is pleased to announce that the Robert Mills Warming Kitchen exhibit, Heat and Hardship: The Hidden Labor of Enslaved Cooks, is the recipient of the 2025 Southeastern Museums Conference Gold Award in the $25,000 Exhibition Budget Category! The SEMC Exhibition Competition showcases the best in our profession and...
Mainstage Lineup Announced for the 47th Annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture
Thursday, June 19th 2025
Historic Columbia is pleased to announce the mainstage lineup for the 47th annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mann-Simons Site at 1403 Richland Street. This free, community festival celebrates the rich heritage and vibrant culture...
Renovation Rodeo | Heathwood West
Friday, June 27th 2025
Palladium presented Renovation Rodeo | Heathwood West on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Over 40 guests toured this circa-1966 home while enjoying beer from Columbia Craft Brewing Company, wine courtesy of Republic National Distributing Company, and delicious food from Something Small Catering. This event was proudly sponsored by Lizz Grimm with ERA Wilder Realty, Hardy and Brittany Childers, and Garvin Design Group.