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Thursday, July 4th
10 a.m. — 4 p.m.
Historic Columbia : 1601 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Offices and properties will be closed for the holiday. Enjoy the fireworks and stay safe! Join us for a tour on July 5th.
Thursday, August 5th — Friday, August 6th
9 a.m.—3 p.m.
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...
Friday, August 6th
10 — 11 a.m.
1616 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201
Explore the native and exotic with Historic Columbia's Director of Grounds, Keith Mearns, as he offers insight into the varied and beautiful gardens at the Robert Mills House and Hampton-Preston Site. Each encompassing a full city block, the development of the gardens at these sites is guided by collections policies...
Friday, August 13th
5:30 — 7 p.m.
Historic Happy Hour: Water Balloon Battle
1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Join us for our sixth annual Historic Water Balloon Battle from 5:30 – 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 13. Using water balloons, guests will break into teams to learn about military tactics through history and battle on the grounds of the Robert Mills House & Gardens. Before and during the battle, enjoy drinks and food from Doggy Bagz!
Sunday, August 15th
1 — 4 p.m.
Dollar Sunday | Mann-Simons Site
1403 Richland St., Columbia, SC 29201
Every 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 exhibits at the Mann-Simons Site, the home to the same African-American family for nearly 130 years.
Saturday, September 18th
11 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture
1403 Richland St., Columbia, SC 29201
Join Historic Columbia at Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18. Now in its 43rd year, this free festival brings musicians, artisans, and storytellers together to celebrate South Carolina’s black history and culture.
Thursday, October 28th
7 — 10 p.m.
1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Join us on October 28, 2021 for Palladium's 17th annual Bluegrass, Bidding & BBQ silent auction. Guests will enjoy live music, local BBQ, specialty drinks and a variety of exciting auction items on the grounds of the Hampton-Preston Mansion.