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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

Saturday, January 19th

9 — 11 a.m.

Garden Workshop

Garden Workshop | Pruning

1616 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201

Join horticulturists Keith Mearns and Evan Clements for Historic Columbia’s Winter Pruning Workshop! Utilizing the vast collection of trees and shrubs planted throughout the extensive gardens of our six properties, attendees will learn basics such as species-specific growth and form, what tools to use, and how to use them.

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Tuesday, January 22nd

12 — 1 p.m.

Babcock Building

Research Roundtable | Babcock Building

1601 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201

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.

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Wednesday, February 13th

6 — 9 p.m.

Down Under Group Tour

Down Under with Columbia Craft Beer Week

1332 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Historic Columbia will open the doors to Down Under from 6 – 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13 as a part of Columbia Craft Beer Week! Experience a group of shops, bars and restaurants that operated between 1972 and 1974 just below the surface of the Arcade Mall on the 1300 block of Columbia's Main Street. While taking this exclusive tour, enjoy craft beer and wine, food tasting, live music and a local art display.

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Tuesday, February 26th

12 — 1 p.m.

Research Roundtable

Research Roundtable

1601 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201

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

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Saturday, March 9th

9 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Bull Street

BullStreet History Tours

1640 Freed Drive, Columbia, SC 29201

Join us as we explore the past, present and future of the former Department of Mental Health campus for an exclusive tour of the BullStreet District. Once a city within a city, Columbia's BullStreet offers an exciting blend of historic landmark buildings and modern amenities.

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Tuesday, March 26th

12 — 1 p.m.

Research Roundtable

Research Roundtable

1601 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201

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

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