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Thursday, October 11th

6 — 9:30 p.m.

Spirits Alive!

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Elmwood Cemetery : 501 Elmwood Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201

Please Note: Due to the potential effects of Hurricane Michael, Spirits Alive is cancelled for Thursday, Oct. 11. If you have reservations, you should have received an email about rescheduling. Please contact reservations@historiccolumbia.org if you didn't receive the email. Thank you for your patience. Stay safe, Columbia!

Grab your flashlights and join Historic Columbia and Elmwood Cemetery staff for guided tours presenting some of Columbia’s eerie and peculiar past by the light of the moon! Different than the regular monthly tours, Spirits Alive! Cemetery Tours feature costumed tour guides, snacks and other Halloween-related activities.

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  • Tickets

    $8/adult & $4/youth for members
    $12/adult & $6/youth for non-members

    Contact Us

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

  • Halloween Events

    Looking for more Halloween fun?

    Put on your costume and trick-or-treat at the Robert Mills House during Trunk or Treat! 

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What People are Saying

"Wow, this tour was excellent! I didn't realize how much history was at Elmwood Cemetery. Plus, as a member we are able to save on our tickets. I highly recommend taking a tour." - Megan Plott, HC Member

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Administrative Offices
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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