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Thursday, July 4th

10 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Closed for Independence Day

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.

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08 Oct

Thursday, October 8th: 8 — 9 a.m.

Birdwatching in the Gardens

1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Discover the birds that call Historic Columbia's gardens home! Join local birder John Tjaarda and Historic Columbia Assistant Horticulturalist Jake Armstrong for a guided bird walk through the Gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion.

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08 Oct

Thursday, October 8th: 5:30 — 7 p.m.

Historic Columbia's Annual Meeting

1616 Blanding St, Columbia, SC 29201

Historic Columbia invites you to its Annual Meeting and Reception on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.

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09 Oct

Friday, October 9th: 10 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Fall Plant Sale

1615 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201

Join us in the lush gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion for the 2026 Fall Plant Sale! At one of two plant sales Historic Columbia holds every year, attendees will be able to purchase and learn about a wide array of plants including heirloom flowers, shrubs, vegetables, and perennials, all grown...

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10 Oct

Saturday, October 10th: 8 — 9 a.m.

Family Birdwatching in the Gardens

1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Bring the whole family for a special birdwatching adventure during Historic Columbia's Fall Plant Sale! Join local birder John Tjaarda and Historic Columbia Assistant Horticulturalist Jake Armstrong for a fun, guided exploration of the Hampton-Preston Gardens as you discover the resident and migratory birds that call Columbia home. Participants will...

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10 Oct

Saturday, October 10th: 8 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Fall Plant Sale

1615 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201

Join us in the lush gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion for the 2026 Fall Plant Sale! At one of two plant sales Historic Columbia holds every year, attendees will be able to purchase and learn about a wide array of plants including heirloom flowers, shrubs, vegetables, and perennials, all grown...

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15 Oct

Thursday, October 15th: 5:30 — 7 p.m.

Monumental Undertakings

1100 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join Historic Columbia’s Director of Preservation John Sherrer as he explores downtown graveyards.

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16 Oct

Friday, October 16th: 5:30 — 7 p.m.

Monumental Undertakings

1100 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join Historic Columbia’s Director of Preservation John Sherrer as he explores downtown graveyards.

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17 Oct

Saturday, October 17th: 5:30 — 7 p.m.

Monumental Undertakings

1100 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join Historic Columbia’s Director of Preservation John Sherrer as he explores downtown graveyards.

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18 Oct

Sunday, October 18th: 1 — 2:30 p.m.

Elmwood Park Walking Tour

2204 Park Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join Historic Columbia for a stroll through the Elmwood Park neighborhood.

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18 Oct

Sunday, October 18th: 1 — 4 p.m.

Free Sunday | Robert Mills House

1616 Blanding St, Columbia, SC 29201

The third Sunday of the month, residents of Richland and Lexington counties are invited to tour of one of Historic Columbia’s house museums for FREE! This month, visit the Robert Mills House.

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22 Oct

Thursday, October 22nd: 8 — 9 a.m.

Birdwatching in the Gardens

1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Discover the birds that call Historic Columbia's gardens home! Join local birder John Tjaarda and Historic Columbia Assistant Horticulturalist Jake Armstrong for a guided bird walk through the Gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion.

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22 Oct

Thursday, October 22nd: 5:30 — 7:30 p.m.

Behind-the-Scenes Tour | Seaboard Vista

919 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join Historic Columbia and Avant Holdings for a behind-the-scenes look at Seaboard Vista, a collection of historic properties that will be activated for dining, culture, creativity, and residential life in the coming year. Participants will tour buildings once occupied by Murray Drug Company, National Biscuit Company, and Richland County’s dispensary...

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26 Oct

Monday, October 26th: 5:30 — 7 p.m.

Trunk or Treat

1616 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201

Put on your costume and join Historic Columbia for a safe, fun, and FREE Halloween experience on Monday, October 26 from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. Community members and local organizations throughout the city of Columbia will meet in the parking lot of Robert Mills House to pass out candy to local Columbia youth!

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27 Oct

A group of people sitting in chairs or on blankets on a lawn listening to musicians perform. There are trees and a large historic house in the background.

Tuesday, October 27th: 5 — 7 p.m.

Concert in the Gardens

1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Performers from the South Carolina Philharmonic will join Historic Columbia for an enchanting outdoor concert in the gardens at the Hampton-Preston Mansion. This program will feature The Honeymeads, a Charleston-based Americana duo whose rich harmonies, guitar, and fiddle bring together beloved folk and roots classics with original songs. Please plan...

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12 Nov

Thursday, November 12th: 8 — 9 a.m.

Birdwatching in the Gardens

1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Discover the birds that call Historic Columbia's gardens home! Join local birder John Tjaarda and Historic Columbia Assistant Horticulturalist Jake Armstrong for a guided bird walk through the Gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion.

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Historic Columbia

© 2026 Historic Columbia

Administrative Offices
1601 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Tours
All historic house and garden tours start at the Welcome Center at Robert Mills.
1616 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Questions? Call (803) 252-7742.

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