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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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    Tickets are free for members and $5 for non-members.

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

Upcoming Adult Education Events

11 Jul

Summer Camp

Monday, July 11th — Friday, July 15th: 9 a.m.—4 p.m.

Summer Camp

1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Celebrate the return of Historic Columbia’s summer camp with a blast from the past, highlighting previous camp favorites, all in a safe setting practicing CDC recommendations and guidelines.

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17 Jul

Woodrow Wilson Family Home

Sunday, July 17th: 1 — 4 p.m.

Free Sundays Presented by Still Hopes | The Museum of the Reconstruction Era

1705 Hampton Street, 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! 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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21 Jul

Thursday, July 21st: 10 — 10:45 a.m.

Storytime in the Garden

1615 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201

Enjoy stories, songs and activities with Richland Library and Historic Columbia staff in the Hampton-Preston Gardens. This event is free and open to children of all ages. Masks will be required for those ages 3 and over.

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01 Aug

Monday, August 1st — Tuesday, August 2nd: 9 a.m.—4 p.m.

Teacher Workshop

1616 Blanding St, Columbia, SC 29201

Join Historic Columbia for a two-day professional development workshop! Join us on August 1st and 2nd from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.! This year’s teacher workshop will explore the lives of Columbia women past and present, as researched through the Columbia City of Women project. Join us for pedagogical exploration...

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21 Aug

Hampton-Preston Mansion

Sunday, August 21st: 1 — 4 p.m.

Free Sundays Presented by Still Hopes | Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens

1615 Blanding Street, 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! This month, visit the Hampton-Preston Mansion.

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17 Sep

Saturday, September 17th: 11 a.m. — 6 p.m.

Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture

1403 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join Historic Columbia at Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17. Now in its 44th year, this free festival brings musicians, artisans, and storytellers together to celebrate South Carolina’s Black history and culture.

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18 Sep

Woodrow Wilson Family Home

Sunday, September 18th: 1 — 4 p.m.

Free Sundays Presented by Still Hopes | The Museum of the Reconstruction Era

1705 Hampton Street, 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! 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.

Learn More

16 Oct

Robert Mills House

Sunday, October 16th: 1 — 4 p.m.

Free Sundays Presented by Still Hopes | Robert Mills House

1616 Blanding St, Columbia, SC 29201

Residents of Richland and Lexington counties are invited to take a guided tour of one of our historic house museums on the third Sunday of every month for FREE! This month, visit the Robert Mills House & Gardens, one of only five National Historic Landmarks within Columbia, and explore architecture and daily life in the 1820s in Columbia.

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20 Nov

Woodrow Wilson Family Home

Sunday, November 20th: 1 — 4 p.m.

Free Sundays Presented by Still Hopes | The Museum of the Reconstruction Era

1705 Hampton Street, 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! 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.

Learn More

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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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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