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Celebrating Two Years of Growth: The Boyd Horticultural Center at Historic Columbia

By: Staff, Historic Columbia

Saturday, March 9th 2024

March 9 marks a significant milestone for Historic Columbia as we celebrate the two-year anniversary of the Boyd Horticultural Center. This stunning structure has not only transformed our landscape but has also left an indelible mark on our organization and the community at large.

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Meet Historic Columbia's Leadership Team

Tuesday, December 19th 2023

ICYMI: After two decades of service to Historic Columbia (HC), executive director Robin Waites is retiring at the end of June 2024. Robin’s visionary leadership has set the organization up for success for many years to come. Exciting times are ahead as we usher in a new era of leadership...

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Fall in love with leaves

By: Chris Mathis

Monday, November 20th 2023

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Decorating for the holidays, 19th-century style

By: Rachel Gregor

Monday, December 4th 2023

When it comes to holiday home decor, a lot has changed. When you visit the Robert Mills House and the Hampton-Preston Mansion during our Holiday House Tours, don't expect to find glitz and glam. Compared to our modern displays with bright lights and colored plastic baubles, early 1800s decorations seem...

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Renovation Rodeo | Edgewood

By: Staff, Historic Columbia

Wednesday, November 15th 2023

Palladium presented Renovation Rodeo | Edgewood on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Over 50 guests toured this former church while enjoying beer from Peak Drift Brewing Company, wine courtesy of Republic National Distributing Company, and delicious food from Something Small Catering. HC Palladium Board president Andrew...

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Explore the Collection: Historic Columbia launches online collection

By: Rachel Gregor

Monday, October 30th 2023

Historic Columbia (HC) recently launched a selection of 40 objects for online viewing. More objects will be added over the coming months to allow visitors from around the city, state, country, and globe to “Explore the Collection,” cared for and researched by members of HC’s curatorial team. Launching the collection...

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Renovation Rodeo | Eau Claire

By: Staff, Historic Columbia

Wednesday, August 23rd 2023

Palladium presented Renovation Rodeo | Eau Claire on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Over 40 guests toured this circa-1907 property while enjoying beer from Peak Drift Brewing Company, wine courtesy of Republic National Distributing Company, and delicious food from Something Small Catering. HC Palladium Board member...

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Historic Columbia Announces Entertainment Lineup for the 45th Annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture

Wednesday, July 12th 2023

Historic Columbia is thrilled to announce that R&B singer Tweet will headline the entertainment lineup for the 45th annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mann-Simons Site at 1403 Richland Street. Tweet, born Charlene Keys in...

Palladium Members holding Peak Drift Beer Cans

Historic Columbia announces “Official Craft Beer of Palladium”

By: Staff, Historic Columbia

Thursday, July 13th 2023

Peak Drift to support Historic Columbia’s peak experiences Historic Columbia (HC) is pleased to announce that Peak Drift Brewing Company, an innovative craft beverage company based in Columbia, S.C., will serve as the “Official Craft Beer of Palladium” for all HC Palladium events during the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Peak Drift...