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In anticipation of inclement weather, Historic Columbia will be closed Sunday, January 25. This includes all gardens and historic house museum tours. The Heathwood Walking Tour has been rescheduled to February 1. 

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Friday, October 26th

5:30 — 7 p.m.

Trunk or Treat

Parking Lot of the Robert Mills House : 1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Put on your costume and join Historic Columbia as we bring the fun of Halloween to the Robert Mills House during Trunk or Treat!

Children will enjoy trick-or-treating with a twist in a safe and fun environment. Community members and organizations will display decorated trunks filled with candy in the parking lot of the Robert Mills House. Awards and prizes for best costumes and best decorated trunk will be given at 6:45 p.m. Don’t forget to visit the Gift Shop at Robert Mills and check out the Scarecrows in the Garden during this free event.

Trunk or Treat Vehicle Participation

Historic Columbia is accepting registrations for businesses and organizations and families to place a decorated vehicle at the event. This is a great opportunity for businesses and organizations to promote their mission, give away branded merchandise, and hand out candy to hundreds of children at a free community event. Vehicle owners must register via email by Friday, October 19. To register, send an email to education@historiccolumbia.org with the following information:

  • Name Organization (if applicable)
  • Address
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Make/Model/Color of vehicle

Registered vehicles should arrive between 4:30 and 5:15 p.m. When giving out toys prizes or candy, remember that children will range in age from infants to young teens. Electricity will not be provided to registered vehicles in the event area, so please bring flashlights. Attendance is estimated at 1,000 families for the event. Please plan accordingly.

  • Halloween at HC

    Looking for more Halloween fun?

    Join us for a special spooky tour of Elmwood Cemetery during Spirits Alive! on Oct. 11.

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    Email: education@historiccolumbia.org
    Phone: 803.252.1770 x 26

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1601 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201

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All historic house and garden tours start at the Welcome Center at Robert Mills.
1616 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Questions? Call (803) 252-7742.

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