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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!

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08 Mar

Sunday, March 8th: 1 — 2:30 p.m.

Heathwood Walking Tour

800 Abelia Road, Columbia, SC 29205

Explore Heathwood with Historic Columbia.

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12 Mar

Thursday, March 12th: 8 — 9 a.m.

Birdwatching in the Gardens

1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Grab your binoculars to join Historic Columbia and local birder John Tjaarda for a free, guided bird walk around the Gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion to learn about the many local and migratory birds in Columbia.

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12 Mar

Renovation Rodeo Cottontown

Thursday, March 12th: 6 — 7:30 p.m.

Renovation Rodeo | Cottontown

TBA, Columbia, SC 29201

Enjoy the unique chance to tour the stunning renovation of a 1940's former church into a charming single-family home in the heart of Cottontown!

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15 Mar

Hampton-Preston Mansion

Sunday, March 15th: 1 — 4 p.m.

Free Sunday | Hampton-Preston Mansion

1615 Blanding Street, 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 thanks to Richland County, with support from Councilman Jason Branham! This month, visit the Hampton-Preston Mansion.

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16 Mar

Monday, March 16th: 12 — 2 p.m.

Drop-In Tech Support: Tickets & Membership

1601 Richland St, Columbia, SC 29201

Please join Historic Columbia staff for one of two drop-in tech support sessions to access our new online ticketing and membership platform: Monday, March 16 | 12:00–2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 18 | 5:00–7:00 p.m. Let our staff assist you with common concerns like: Creating your account Saving a credit card...

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18 Mar

Wednesday, March 18th: 5 — 7 p.m.

Drop-In Tech Support: Tickets & Membership

1601 Richland St, Columbia, SC 29201

Please join Historic Columbia staff for one of two drop-in tech support sessions to access our new online ticketing and membership platform: Monday, March 16 | 12:00–2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 18 | 5:00–7:00 p.m. Let our staff assist you with common concerns like: Creating your account Saving a credit card...

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22 Mar

Main St

Sunday, March 22nd: 1 — 2:30 p.m.

Main Street Walking Tour

1515 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Explore Main Street with Historic Columbia.

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31 Mar

Tuesday, March 31st: 5 — 7 p.m.

Concert in the Gardens

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. March's concert will feature a string quartet. Please plan to arrive any time after 5:00 p.m. The concert will begin at 6:00 p.m. and last...

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09 Apr

Thursday, April 9th: 8 — 9 a.m.

Birdwatching in the Gardens

1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Grab your binoculars to join Historic Columbia and local birder John Tjaarda for a free, guided bird walk around the Gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion to learn about the many local and migratory birds in Columbia.

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09 Apr

Thursday, April 9th: 4 — 6 p.m.

Members-Only Early Access: Spring Plant Sale

1615 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201

Join us in the lush gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion for the 2026 Spring Plant Sale! A wide array of plants including heirloom flowers, shrubs, vegetables, and perennials, all grown in Historic Columbia’s gardens, will be available to our members before the public sale. With many rare or hard-to-find varieties...

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10 Apr

Friday, April 10th: 10 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Spring Plant Sale

1615 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201

Join us in the lush gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion for the 2026 Spring 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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11 Apr

Saturday, April 11th: 8 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Spring Plant Sale

1615 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201

Join us in the lush gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion for the 2026 Spring 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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19 Apr

Mann-Simons Site

Sunday, April 19th: 1 — 4 p.m.

Free Sunday | Mann-Simons Site

1403 Richland 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’s featured property is the Mann-Simons Site.

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26 Apr

Sunday, April 26th: 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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30 Apr

Thursday, April 30th: 8 — 9 a.m.

Birdwatching in the Gardens

1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Grab your binoculars to join Historic Columbia and local birder John Tjaarda for a free, guided bird walk around the Gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion to learn about the many local and migratory birds in Columbia.

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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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