Historic Columbia provides many programs for life-long learners. Choose from a variety of program to learn 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.
Adult Education
Preservation Workshops
We offer a series of workshops dedicated to teaching preservation techniques to owners of historic properties or simply lovers of all things old.
Garden Workshops
Join us for hands-on approaches to caring for plants in your garden. Garden workshops help you prepare for different growing seasons and considerations with different plant varieties. These tools and tips will ensure your garden is both vibrant and sustainable!
Research Roundtable
Learn more about Historic Columbia’s research initiatives at the monthly Research Roundtable programs. Staff will share their latest discoveries and lingering questions as they uncover the history of our community. Participants are welcome to bring their lunch to this program.
Questions?
Email education@historiccolumbia.org or call 803.252.1770 x 26 for more information.
Upcoming Adult Education Events
Thursday, August 6th — Friday, August 7th
9 a.m.—3 p.m.
Teacher Workshop – Civil Rights and Intersectionality
2025 Marion Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Join Historic Columbia for a two-day professional development workshop on August 6 and August 7 from 9am-3PM! This year’s teacher workshop will explore the NEW 2020 Social Studies Standards, Civil Rights and Intersectionality in South Carolina. Teachers will have the opportunity to develop curriculum materials aligned with the new standards...