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Wednesday, June 23rd

12 — 1 p.m.

Wednesday Walk | Main Street

$5 for members, $10 for non-members
Free for all youth 17 & under

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South Carolina State House, in front of the Washington Monument on the North Steps : 1100 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Offering more than 150 years of architectural trends, Columbia's Main Street is a physical legacy of its citizens' aspiration and accomplishments. See the city's oldest "skyscraper," an IBM-punch-card-inspired office building and the State Capitol.

Walk through Columbia's first indoor shopping mall and learn how an old department store became an art museum. Main Street has served as Columbia’s primary business district since the capital city’s founding in 1786. Originally named in honor of Revolutionary War Brigadier General Richard Richardson, this chief thoroughfare came to be known as Main Street after 1892. Between the South Carolina State House and Elmwood Avenue, Main Street contains several blocks of architecturally significant buildings listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The tour will meet and begin at the State House. Space is limited.

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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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03 May

Sunday, May 3rd: 1 — 2:30 p.m.

Hollywood-Rose Hill Walking Tour

216 South Gregg Street, Columbia, SC 29205

Join Historic Columbia for a stroll through the Hollywood-Rose Hill neighborhood.

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10 May

Sunday, May 10th: 1 — 2:30 p.m.

University Hill Walking Tour

1619 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Explore University Hill with Historic Columbia.

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14 Jun

Sunday, June 14th: 1 — 2:30 p.m.

Arsenal Hill Walking Tour

1800 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join Historic Columbia for a stroll through the Arsenal Hill neighborhood.

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28 Jun

Sunday, June 28th: 1 — 2:30 p.m.

Hollywood-Rose Hill Walking Tour

216 South Gregg Street, Columbia, SC 29205

Join Historic Columbia for a stroll through the Hollywood-Rose Hill neighborhood.

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19 Jul

BullStreet District

Sunday, July 19th: 1 — 2:30 p.m.

BullStreet District Walking Tour

2100 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Explore the BullStreet District with Historic Columbia.

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23 Aug

Sunday, August 23rd: 1 — 2:30 p.m.

Congaree Vista Walking Tour

1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Explore the Congaree Vista with Historic Columbia.

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20 Sep

Main St

Sunday, September 20th: 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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1601 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201

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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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