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Friday, March 29th — Sunday, March 31st

10 a.m.-1 p.m.

April Fool's House Tours

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

Throughout the seven rooms of the Robert Mills House, guests will discover April Fool’s Day inspired visual puns and anachronisms along with weird history from the 19th century.

Did Victorians think long toenails summoned the Devil? Or did they go to parties and watch mummies decompose? Don’t be April fooled!

  • Tickets & Times

    Tickets are the same price as regular house tours and can be purchased at the Gift Shop at Robert Mills on the day of the event.

    Friday tours: 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.
    Saturday tours: 10 a.m.
    Sunday tours: 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.

  • Questions?

    Contact Us

    Fielding Freed
    Director of Historic House Museums
    803.252.1770 x 34

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Administrative Offices
1601 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Tours
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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