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Friday, October 2nd

5 — 7 p.m.

Concert in the Gardens

Sold Out!

Hampton-Preston Gardens : 1615 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201

Musicians from the South Carolina Philharmonic will join Historic Columbia to present a beautiful concert of light classics in the Gardens at Hampton-Preston.

Please plan to arrive any time after 5 p.m. The concert will begin at 6 p.m. and last an hour. Bring your own blanket or chairs, and pack a picnic if you'd like.

Tickets are required and space is very limited:

The Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens are located at 1615 Blanding Street. Ample street parking surrounds the property.

Please review Historic Columbia's FAQs on visiting our sites at this time before joining us.

To be added to the wait list, please email mplott@historiccolumbia.org.

*The rain date for this concert is Tuesday, October 6.

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    Megan Plott  Director of Development
    803.252.7742 ext. 12

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Columbia, SC 29201

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