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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
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Every Wednesday through Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and every Sunday at 3:00 p.m. during the month of February
Featured: Black History Month Tour
In celebration of Black History Month, Historic Columbia is offering a combined tour of both the Mann-Simons Site and the Modjeska Monteith Simkins House. This tour lasts approximately 75 minutes and will meet at the Gift Shop at Robert Mills, where tickets can be purchased. Guests should drive from there...
19 Feb
Sunday, February 19th: 1 — 4 p.m.
Free Sunday | The Museum of the Reconstruction Era
1705 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Every third Sunday of the month through our 60th anniversary year, residents of Richland and Lexington counties are invited to tour of one of Historic Columbia’s house museums for free! This month, visit The Museum of the Reconstruction Era, the nation's only museum dedicated to interpreting the post-Civil War Reconstruction period and South Carolina's only remaining presidential site.
19 Feb
Sunday, February 19th: 4 — 5 p.m.
"The Green Book of South Carolina" Book Signing
1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Due to circumstances out of our control, we must reschedule the book signing. It will now be held Sunday, Feb. 19 at 4:00 p.m. If you would like to pick up your book copy before the rescheduled event, you can do so by coming to the Gift Shop at Robert...
25 Feb
Saturday, February 25th: 9 a.m. — 3 p.m.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour at The Babcock
2110 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Join us as we explore the past, present and future of the former Department of Mental Health campus for an exclusive tour of the The Babcock Building. Once a city within a city, Columbia's BullStreet District offers an exciting blend of historic landmark buildings and modern amenities.
09 Mar
Thursday, March 9th: 5:30 — 7 p.m.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour at 1216-1218 Taylor Street
Check out the Columbia Historic Commercial District’s latest Historic Tax Credit rehabilitation – 1216-1218 Taylor Street! Built in 1915, these buildings have historically hosted everything from grocery stores, a bakery, a sporting goods store, and two toy stores. Following rehabilitation, they will offer retail and residential space, courtesy of LTC...
23 Mar
Thursday, March 23rd: 6 — 8 p.m.
1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Performers from the South Carolina Philharmonic will join Historic Columbia to present a beautiful concert of light classics in the gardens at the Hampton-Preston Mansion. Please plan to arrive any time after 6 p.m. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. and last an hour. Bring your own blanket or...
27 Apr
Thursday, April 27th: 6 — 8 p.m.
1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Performers from the South Carolina Philharmonic will join Historic Columbia to present a beautiful concert of light classics in the gardens at the Hampton-Preston Mansion. Please plan to arrive any time after 6 p.m. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. and last an hour. Bring your own blanket or...
11 May
Thursday, May 11th: 5 — 6:30 p.m.
2023 Preservation Awards Ceremony
701 Whaley St., Columbia, SC 29201
Join Historic Columbia as we celebrate National Historic Preservation month by recognizing exemplary work in preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, and revitalization in Columbia and Richland County.
16 Sep
Saturday, September 16th: 11 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture
1403 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Save the Date! Join Historic Columbia at Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16. Now in its 45th year, this free outdoor festival brings musicians, artisans, dancers and storytellers together to celebrate South Carolina’s Black history and culture on the...