Our field trips bring history books to life and allow students to experience hands-on history - just as science labs allow students to practice what they learn. Tour one of our historic house museums, stroll through Columbia's neighborhoods on a guided walking tour or let our trained tour guide hop on your bus to explore historic sites across the Midlands. All school tours align with South Carolina academic standards.
Field Trips
House Tours
Tour our historic houses
Take a field trip on some of our five historic sites - ranging from the 1820’s through the 1930’s. Students experience hands-on history led by trained guides. All tours align with South Carolina academic standards.
Walking Tours
Students can explore Columbia on foot through guided walking tours. From architecture to understanding historic events, students can see history on the spots where they occurred.
Teacher Membership
Interested in joining Historic Columbia as a Teacher Member? Learn more about the many great benefits of membership.
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Education Spotlight
Traveling Trunk
Did you know that Historic Columbia can bring history into your classroom? Students engage with history through fun, educational activities led by Historic Columbia staff in our five traveling trunks. Trunks align with South Carolina state social studies standards for a variety of grade levels and topics.