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Tuesday, September 25th

12 — 1 p.m.

Research Roundtable | Congaree History

Free for members
$5 for non-members

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Robert Mills Carriage House : 1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Learn more about Historic Columbia’s research initiatives at the monthly Research Roundtable programs.

Each month, staff will share their latest discoveries and lingering questions as they uncover the history of our community. From dangerous ferries carrying horses, pigs, and cattle to enslaved boatmen navigating flatboats, the Congaree River was a busy place that transported goods and people both up and downstream. Join Katharine Allen, research and archives manager, for a discussion on new research into the role the river played in the lives of antebellum South Carolinians.

Mary's Arepas will also be stationed outside Robert Mills House from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. selling authentic Latin cuisine. Plus, Scoppy Doo will be selling cold, sweet treats!  Learn more.

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    John Sherrer, Director of Cultural Resources
    Phone: 803.252.1770 x 28
    Email: jsherrer@historiccolumbia.org

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18 Dec

Mann-Simons Site

Sunday, December 18th: 1 — 4 p.m.

Free Sundays Presented by Still Hopes | Mann-Simons Site

1403 Richland St., Columbia, SC 29201

Every third Sunday of the month, residents of Richland and Lexington counties are invited to tour of one of Historic Columbia’s house museums for free!

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08 Jan

Sunday, January 8th: 4 — 5 p.m.

"The Green Book of South Carolina" Book Signing

1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join the WeGOJA Foundation, HubCity Press, and Historic Columbia for a presentation and book signing of The Green Book of South Carolina: A Guide to African American Cultural Sites. Compiled by the WeGOJA Foundation (on behalf of the SC African American Heritage Commission), this is a first-of-its-kind travel guide to...

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13 Jan

Image of USC Horseshoe

Friday, January 13th: 10 — 10:30 a.m.

Historical Marker Unveiling - The Horseshoe at USC

900 Sumter St., Columbia, SC 29201

Representatives from the University of South Carolina (USC), the USC Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Historic Columbia will dedicate a South Carolina Historical Marker at the USC Horseshoe in honor of USC during Reconstruction. The media and the public are invited to attend.

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15 Jan

Sunday, January 15th: 1 — 4 p.m.

Free Sundays Presented by Still Hopes | Modjeska Monteith Simkins House

2025 Marion St., Columbia, SC 29201

Every third Sunday of the month, residents of Richland and Lexington counties are invited to tour of one of Historic Columbia’s house museums for just $1 on Dollar Sunday! This month, visit the exhibits at the Modjeska Monteith Simkins House, the home to South Carolina's greatest human rights advocate.

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19 Jan

Thursday, January 19th: 12 — 1 p.m.

Research Roundtable | “Under their care”: Documenting the lives of patients at Bull Street, 1828-1877

1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join Katharine Allen, Director of Research and Interpretation, as she discusses Historic Columbia’s collaboration with Able South Carolina to research and share the stories of individuals before, during, and after they were treated at the South Carolina Lunatic Asylum, known today as Bull Street. Admission is free to Historic Columbia...

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04 Feb

Saturday, February 4th: 2 — 4 p.m.

A Talk and Tasting

1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join authors Chef Kevin Mitchell and Professor David Shields for a lively discussion of their award-winning book, Taste of the State: South Carolina’s Signature Foods, Recipes, and Their Stories. The book presents the cultural histories of local ingredients and showcases specialty dishes found throughout the various regions of the state...

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19 Feb

Woodrow Wilson Family Home

Sunday, February 19th: 1 — 4 p.m.

Free Sunday | The Museum of the Reconstruction Era

1705 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Every third Sunday of the month through our 60th anniversary year, residents of Richland and Lexington counties are invited to tour of one of Historic Columbia’s house museums for free! This month, visit The Museum of the Reconstruction Era, the nation's only museum dedicated to interpreting the post-Civil War Reconstruction period and South Carolina's only remaining presidential site.

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25 Feb

Bull Street

Saturday, February 25th: 9 a.m. — 3 p.m.

BullStreet District History Tours

2139 Elmwood Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201

Join us as we explore the past, present and future of the former Department of Mental Health campus for an exclusive tour of the BullStreet District. Once a city within a city, Columbia's BullStreet offers an exciting blend of historic landmark buildings and modern amenities.

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23 Mar

Thursday, March 23rd: 6 — 8 p.m.

Concert in the Gardens

1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Performers from the South Carolina Philharmonic will join Historic Columbia to present a beautiful concert of light classics in the gardens at the Hampton-Preston Mansion. Please plan to arrive any time after 6 p.m. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. and last an hour. Bring your own blanket or...

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27 Apr

Thursday, April 27th: 6 — 8 p.m.

Concert in the Gardens

1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Performers from the South Carolina Philharmonic will join Historic Columbia to present a beautiful concert of light classics in the gardens at the Hampton-Preston Mansion. Please plan to arrive any time after 6 p.m. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. and last an hour. Bring your own blanket or...

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1601 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201

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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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