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Tuesday, October 1st — Thursday, October 31st

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Scarecrows in the Garden Exhibit

Robert Mills Gardens : 1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Scarecrows will take over the Robert Mills House gardens!

This free exhibit will feature handcrafted scarecrows made by local families, business, organizations and classrooms. On a stroll through the gardens this fall, you’ll see dozens of ghoulish, historic and colorful scarecrows.  

We are now accepting scarecrow registrations to place a scarecrow on the grounds. In addition to being available for public viewing during the month of October, hundreds of families will see the scarecrows at Trunk or Treat on Oct. 29.

This exhibit runs throughout the month of October and will be available to the public Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. so invite your friends and family out to explore the grounds!

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    Looking for more Halloween fun?

    Join us for a special spooky tour of Elmwood Cemetery during Spirits Alive! on Oct. 10.

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    Put on your costume and trick-or-treat at the Robert Mills House during Trunk or Treat! 

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  • Register

    To participate in Scarecrows in the Garden, email your registration form to reservations@historiccolumbia.org!

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    Questions? Contact Us

    Heather Bacon-Rogers
    Tour & Program Coordinator
    803.252.1770 x 23

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1601 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201

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All historic house and garden tours start at the Gift Shop at Robert Mills.
1616 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Questions? Call (803) 252-7742.

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