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Historic Columbia's administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023 for Memorial Day.

Historic Columbia's administrative offices, gardens, and Gift Shop will close at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, June 7. All afternoon tours are cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

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Thursday, October 10th

6 — 9:30 p.m.

Spirits Alive!

$10/adult & $5/youth for members
$15/adult & $7/youth for non-members

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Elmwood Cemetery : 501 Elmwood Avenue, Columbia, SC 29201

Grab your flashlights and join Historic Columbia and Elmwood Cemetery staff for guided tours presenting some of Columbia’s eerie and peculiar past by the light of the moon! Different than the regular monthly tours, Spirits Alive! Cemetery Tours feature costumed tour guides, snacks and other Halloween-related activities.

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    $10/adult & $5/youth for members
    $15/adult & $7/youth for non-members

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    Looking for more Halloween fun?

    Learn more about HC's special Halloween-themed events!

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For more information, call us at 803.252.1770 x 23 or email reservations@historiccolumbia.org.

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What People are Saying

"Wow, this tour was excellent! I didn't realize how much history was at Elmwood Cemetery. Plus, as a member we are able to save on our tickets. I highly recommend taking a tour." - Jennifer McCormack, HC Member

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© 2023 Historic Columbia

Administrative Offices
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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