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Saturday, November 17th

10 a.m. — 2 p.m.

Santa Signing

Free | Registration encouraged

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Gift Shop at Robert Mills : 1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

To kick-off the holiday season, Historic Columbia will host their annual Santa Signing from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Gift Shop at Robert Mills!

This free, family-friendly event is the perfect opportunity to get into the holiday spirit, visit with Santa, enjoy holiday activities and begin checking off your shopping list! During the event, guests are invited to explore Santa's Workshop inside the Robert Mills House and learn the history of holiday celebrations long ago. Children can find, elves, holiday stockings, gingerbread men and more throughout Santa’s Workshop. There will be photo opportunities with Santa and other holiday-themed scenes.Guests will receive 30% off their entire Gift Shop purchase (some exclusions apply) as well as light refreshments and door prizes. 

This event is free, but registration is strongly encouraged.

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    This event is free and open to children of all ages. Save you and your family a spot by registering in advance!

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    reservations@historiccolumbia.org
    803.252.1770

Upcoming Holiday Events

Tuesday, November 27th

12 — 1 p.m.

Research Roundtable | Historic Holidays

1601 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join John Sherrer, Director of Cultural Resources, as he investigates 19th-century holiday culinary traditions, gift giving and decorations in Columbia and Richland County. Participants are welcome to bring their lunch to this program.

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Friday, November 30th

5:30 — 7 p.m.

Happy Hour

Historic Holiday Happy Hour

1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Kick-off the holiday season with a festive happy hour where participants can partake in games, trivia and activities that connect with past holiday customs. Enjoy eggnog, wassail, and other popular beverages consumed as far back as the 1800’s. Every 20 minutes, new holiday songs, activities, and beverages are unveiled to represent a new decade of seasonal celebrations.

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Friday, December 14th

6 — 9 p.m.

Candlelight Tours & Carriage Rides

1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Enjoy live music entertainment and children’s activities while celebrating the holidays with Historic Columbia! Before or after your house tour, take a carriage ride through the Robert Mills Historic District. Stop by the Gift Shop’s holiday open house throughout the evening for a last minute storewide sale as well as refreshments, holiday tunes and giveaways.

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Saturday, December 15th

8 — 11 a.m.

Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa

1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Enjoy a continental breakfast in the cozy Robert Mills Carriage House while listening to seasonal music. After your meal, guests can view the decorated halls of the Hampton-Preston Mansion, see a Victorian Christmas tree, make holiday crafts to take home, and take a picture with Santa!

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Tuesday, December 25th

10 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Christmas

Closed on Christmas Day

1601 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201

In observance of the Christmas holiday, the last tour on Christmas Eve will be given at 11:30 a.m. and all house museums will be closed on Christmas Day. Happy Holidays!

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Tuesday, January 1st

10 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Historic Happy Hour

Closed on New Year's Day

1601 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201

In observance of the New Year’s holiday, the last tour on New Year’s Eve will be given at 11:30 a.m. and all house museums will be closed on New Year’s Day. Happy Holidays!

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Tuesday, January 22nd

12 — 1 p.m.

Research Roundtable

Research Roundtable

1601 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join our Cultural Resources team at the monthly Research Roundtable programs to learn more about Historic Columbia’s research initiatives. Participants are welcome to bring their lunch to this program.

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Special thanks to our Historic Holidays sponsors!

  • Furr & Henshaw Attorneys at Law
  • The Hobbs Group, P.A.
  • Hood Construction
  • Columbia Flag and Sign
  • Robert Mills Neighborhood Association
  • City of Columbia
  • Richland County
  • Columbia Eye Clinic, PA and Surgery Center, Inc
  • Meadors Construction
  • Midlands Orthopaedics

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