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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

Special thanks to our Historic Holidays sponsors!

  • Furr & Henshaw firm logo
  • The Hobbs Group company logo
  • Hood Construction, Inc. company logo
  • Columbia Flag & Sign company logo
  • Robert Mills Neighborhood Association logo
  • City of Columbia government logo
  • Richland County government logo
  • Columbia Eye Clinic, PA and Surgery Center, Inc
  • Meadors Construction
  • Midlands Orthopaedics

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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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