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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.
Saturday, April 4th
11 a.m. — 5 p.m.
Postponed - Closing Day at Capital City Stadium
301 Assembly St., Columbia, SC 29201
Due to ongoing efforts in the Columbia community to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Historic Columbia is postponing Closing Day at Capital City Stadium. For all attendees who have purchased tickets for this event, Historic Columbia will honor all purchases once the event has been rescheduled. Please contact Reservations at...
Thursday, April 23rd
6 — 7:30 p.m.
1515 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
This event is offered in partnership with Historic Columbia and the History Center at UofSC Presenter: Blanche Wiesen Cook Born in 1884, Eleanor Roosevelt was 36 years old when the suffrage amendment passed and became one of the most notable and influential women in national politics from the 1930s until...
Friday, April 24th
10 a.m. — 3 p.m.
Postponed - "Women, Voting and Politics: Reflections on a Century of Women’s Suffrage" Symposium
301 Gervais St., Columbia, SC 29201
This event is offered in partnership with Historic Columbia and the History Center at UofSC Morning Panel: “Fighting for Suffrage: Movements, Politics and the Nineteenth Amendment” 10:00am-11:30am Panelists: Elaine Weiss, Cori Field, Blair Kelley Moderator: Claudia Brinson Women’s struggles for the right to vote was a monumental effort that spanned...
Friday, May 1st
10 — 11:30 a.m.
Homeschool Friday | May Day in South Carolina
1616 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201
Festivals and celebrations to mark the beginning of spring and planting season are celebrated around the world. May Day is the most renowned of these celebrations. Students will explore the history of May Day celebrations in the United States from early settlers to 19th century women’s colleges to modern parades...
Saturday, May 9th
10 — 11:30 a.m.
1705 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Families are invited to experience the fun, games, and tasty food of a Victorian Tea Party at the Woodrow Wilson Family Home. The highlight of the day will be a Victorian tea where families will learn table manners and etiquette while enjoying a scone and tea!
Thursday, August 6th — Friday, August 7th
9 a.m.—3 p.m.
Teacher Workshop – Civil Rights and Intersectionality
2025 Marion Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Join Historic Columbia for a two-day professional development workshop on August 6 and August 7 from 9am-3PM! This year’s teacher workshop will explore the NEW 2020 Social Studies Standards, Civil Rights and Intersectionality in South Carolina. Teachers will have the opportunity to develop curriculum materials aligned with the new standards...
Saturday, September 19th
11 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture
1403 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Join Historic Columbia at Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. Now in its 41st year, this free outdoor festival brings musicians, artisans, dancers and storytellers together to celebrate South Carolina’s black history and culture on the grounds of the Mann-Simons Site.