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Sunday, January 20th

1 — 4 p.m.

Dollar Sunday | Robert Mills House

Robert Mills House & Gardens : 1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

The third Sunday of the month, residents of Richland and Lexington counties are invited to tour of one of Historic Columbia’s house museums for just $1 on Dollar Sunday!

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. The Robert Mills House exemplifies the skill of the first architect born and trained within the United States who designed some of the nation's most prominent buildings, including the Washington Monument. Tours leave at the regular tour hours at 1, 2:30 and 4 p.m. Purchase admission and meet for tours at the Gift Shop at Robert Mills located at 1616 Blanding Street. General admission prices apply to all other properties.

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    Tickets are $1 for Richland and Lexington County residents with a valid I.D.

    Purchase tickets at Robert Mills House or the Gift Shop between 1 and 4 p.m.

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    reservations@historiccolumbia.org
    803.252.1770 x 23

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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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