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Education

We offer a variety of education programs for student, youth groups and adults. Teachers and youth group coordinators are encouraged to contact our education department to discuss customizing their itinerary to best meet the needs of their students and goals for the trip. Check out our events calendar for upcoming adult workshops, lectures and programs!

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  • Colonial Day

Field Trips

We offer a variety of field trip options, including tours of our historic houses, walking tours throughout Columbia and hop-on bus tours. Our field trips meet South Carolina education standards for various grade levels and youth group interests.

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  • WWII Traveling Trunk

Traveling Trunks

We can come to your school and bring one of our five fun and educational traveling trunks. Trunks align with South Carolina state social studies standards for a variety of grade levels and topics.

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Adult Education

We provide many types of programs for life-long learners. Our programs teach practical skills, including research, historic preservation and gardening. Adult education programs are designed for both newcomers and those who have worked with these topics for years. 

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Questions?

Email education@historiccolumbia.org or call 803.252.1770 x 36 for more information.

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Historic Columbia

© 2022 Historic Columbia

Administrative Offices
1601 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Tours
All historic house and garden tours start at the Gift Shop at Robert Mills.
1616 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Questions? Call (803) 252-7742.

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