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Tuesday, January 22nd

12 — 1 p.m.

Research Roundtable | Babcock Building

Free for members
$5 for non-members

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Seibels House : 1601 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Attend our monthly Research Roundtable programs to learn more about Historic Columbia’s research initiatives.

Recently, one of Columbia’s most iconic structures – the Babcock Building on the grounds of the former South Carolina State Hospital Bull Street campus – was threatened by fire. Join Historic Columbia’s Director of Cultural Resources, John Sherrer, as he explores the history of this venerable building. Participants are welcome to bring their lunch to this program.

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    Discover Columbia's past through historic images and research from the Cultural Resources team by picking up a copy of Remembering Columbia by our own John Sherrer, available at the Gift Shop at Robert Mills.

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    John Sherrer
    Director of Cultural Resources
    803.252.1770 x 28

Upcoming Adult Education Events

Thursday, July 8th

6 — 8 p.m.

Behind-the-Scenes Tour | Gadsden Place

1209 and 1211 Gadsden Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join Historic Columbia for a behind-the-scenes look at one of Columbia’s newest and biggest historic restoration projects!

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Thursday, August 5th — Friday, August 6th

9 a.m.—3 p.m.

Teacher Workshop

1616 Blanding St, Columbia, SC 29201

Join Historic Columbia for a two-day professional development workshop! Join us on August 5th and 6th from 9am-3pm! Participants uncomfortable attending in-person will have the option to participate virtually*. This year’s teacher workshop will explore the deconstructed skills covered in the 2019 Social Studies Standards, and will explore the progress...

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