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Friday, August 24th

5:30 — 7 p.m.

Historic Happy Hour: Water Balloon Battle

$20 for members
$25 for non-members

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Robert Mills House & Gardens : 1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join us for our fourth annual Historic Water Balloon Battle, sponsored by The ART of Real Estate, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 24. Using water balloons, guests will break into teams to learn about military tactics through history and battle on the grounds of the Robert Mills House & Gardens. After the water battle, relax with drinks and light appetizers on the grounds of the historic site.

  • Please Note

    Participants in all Historic Happy Hour events must be 21 or older.

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    Phone: 803.252.1770 x 23
    Email: reservations@historiccolumbia.org

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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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