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Sunday, November 3rd

12 — 4 p.m.

Palladium Fall Tour | Columbia Modern

Location : TBD, Columbia, SC 29201

Join Palladium as we celebrate Columbia’s unique mid-century modern architectural history. The tour will take visitors inside private residences with MCM flair.

Online ticket sales have now closed. A limited number of tickets will be available at the Robert Mills Gift Shop on Sunday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Questions? Call Megan at 803.587.0483.

 

Important Ticket Holder Information:

Check-in: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 1616 Blanding Street (Robert Mills House)
Tour sites open: noon – 4 p.m. (addresses will be revealed at check-in)
Afterparty: 4 – 6 p.m. at the Hunter-Gatherer Hangar

  • The Tour DO's

    • Shoe Booties (provided) must be worn in designated homes.
    • Photography: Interior photos allowed at homeowner discretion.
    • Please respect areas designated as Off-Limits by homeowners.
    • Homes are not ADA-compliant.
    • Parking: You may have to park a few blocks from a home and walk to it. Be prepared.
    • Please respect neighboring properties – stay off grass and respect No Parking signs


  • The Tour DONT's

    • No refunds – event held rain or shine. 
    • No pets allowed.
    • No food or beverage allowed inside homes.
    • No use of bathrooms in homes.
    • No parking on grass – anywhere.
    • No smoking inside homes.
    • No spikey high-heels


After Party:

Hunter Gatherer Brewery at the Hangar 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Show your Fall Tour wristband to get your first beer on the house!

Mid-Century Minutiae

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    Enjoy more events like this one for free or at a discount by signing up for a Palladium Membership!

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    Megan Plott, Director of Development
    803.252.7742 x 12

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