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Monday, September 2nd
12 a.m. — 11:59 p.m.
Closed for Labor Day
Historic Columbia : 1601 Richland St, Columbia, SC 29201
Offices and properties will be closed for the holiday. Stay safe and join us for a tour tomorrow!
Upcoming Events
Thursday, October 1st
11 a.m. — 12 p.m.
1616 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201
HC members get an early access opportunity to our new guided outdoor tours! Led through the grounds of HC properties, members will get a chance to learn about the history of the Robert Mills House and Gardens and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens. Visitors will connect to the history of 19th...
Friday, October 2nd
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, October 2nd
11 a.m. — 12 p.m.
1615 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201
HC members get an early access opportunity to our new guided outdoor tours! Led through the grounds of HC properties, members will get a chance to learn about the history of the Robert Mills House and Gardens and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens. Visitors will connect to the history of 19th...
Friday, October 2nd
5 — 7 p.m.
1615 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201
Musicians from the South Carolina Philharmonic will join Historic Columbia to present a beautiful concert of light classics in the Gardens at Hampton-Preston. Please plan to arrive any time after 5 p.m. The concert will begin at 6 p.m. and last an hour. Bring your own blanket or chairs, and...
Saturday, October 3rd
9 a.m. — 12 p.m.
Family Day History Hunters at Robert Mills
1616 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201
Enter the world of the 19th century before tablets and television. How did kids entertain themselves? What were their daily lives like? Join us for a socially distanced family day to learn about what life was like before electricity through crafts, games, and an interactive tour of the Robert Mills...
Saturday, October 3rd
11 a.m. — 12 p.m.
1615 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201
HC members get an early access opportunity to our new guided outdoor tours! Led through the grounds of HC properties, members will get a chance to learn about the history of the Robert Mills House and Gardens and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens. Visitors will connect to the history of 19th...
Tuesday, October 6th
11:30 a.m. — 1 p.m.
On the Table | Virtual Conversation
For the third year in a row, Cola Gives and Historic Columbia are partnering to host an On the Table conversation through the Central Carolina Community Foundation. On the Table brings people together to build personal connections, share ideas, and inspire action. The idea is that when we come together...
Thursday, October 8th
11 a.m. — 12 p.m.
1615 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201
Led through the grounds of HC properties, visitors will get a chance to learn about the history of the Robert Mills House and Gardens and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens. Visitors will connect to the history of 19th century Columbia by learning about architecture, the planter class, enslaved individuals and the...
Friday, October 9th
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, October 9th
11 a.m. — 12 p.m.
1615 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201
Led through the grounds of HC properties, visitors will get a chance to learn about the history of the Robert Mills House and Gardens and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens. Visitors will connect to the history of 19th century Columbia by learning about architecture, the planter class, enslaved individuals and the...
Saturday, October 10th
11 a.m. — 12 p.m.
1615 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201
Led through the grounds of HC properties, visitors will get a chance to learn about the history of the Robert Mills House and Gardens and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens. Visitors will connect to the history of 19th century Columbia by learning about architecture, the planter class, enslaved individuals and the...
Thursday, October 15th
11 a.m. — 12 p.m.
1615 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201
Led through the grounds of HC properties, visitors will get a chance to learn about the history of the Robert Mills House and Gardens and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens. Visitors will connect to the history of 19th century Columbia by learning about architecture, the planter class, enslaved individuals and the...
Thursday, October 15th
11 a.m. — 12 p.m.
1615 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201
Led through the grounds of HC properties, visitors will get a chance to learn about the history of the Robert Mills House and Gardens and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens. Visitors will connect to the history of 19th century Columbia by learning about architecture, the planter class, enslaved individuals and the...
Thursday, October 15th
5 — 6 p.m.
Palladium’s 16th Annual Bluegrass, Bidding and BBQ
Rescheduled from March, the annual Palladium event is being conducted with a unique approach as it shifts to a virtual platform. Beginning on International Bluegrass Day (Oct. 1), Historic Columbia will release on HistoricColumbia.org and social media a wide array of bluegrass and BBQ-related content, including sneak peeks of premier...
Friday, October 16th
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...