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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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Sunday, July 4th

8 a.m. — 5 p.m.

Closed for Independence Day

Historic Columbia : 1601 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Offices and properties will be closed for the holiday. Enjoy the fireworks and stay safe! Join us for a tour on July 6th.

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08 Jun

Thursday, June 8th: 10 — 10:45 a.m.

Storytime in the Garden

1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Meet us in the Robert Mills House Gardens for stories, songs, and an activity led by Richland Library and Historic Columbia staff!

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08 Jun

Thursday, June 8th: 6 — 7:30 p.m.

Renovation Rodeo | Forest Acres

TBA, Columbia, SC 29204

Join Palladium on Thursday, June 8, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. to tour a newly renovated home in charming Forest Acres! Hear firsthand accounts about the renovation process and gain insight into the history of the home and Forest Acres. Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres as well as beer and wine...

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11 Jun

Sunday, June 11th: 1 — 2:30 p.m.

Congaree Vista Walking Tour

1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Explore Main Street with Historic Columbia on Sunday, May 14, 2023.

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12 Jun

Monday, June 12th — Friday, June 16th: 9 a.m.—4 p.m.

Summer Camp Session I

1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Each summer, Historic Columbia holds two sessions of a summer day camp where history comes to life through interactive activities and exploration of the gardens, grounds, and houses of Historic Columbia. Campers ages 8 to 12 are invited to take an adventure in time as we explore what it was...

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18 Jun

Mann-Simons Site

Sunday, June 18th: 1 — 4 p.m.

Free Sundays Presented by Richland County | Mann-Simons Site

1403 Richland St., Columbia, SC 29201

Residents of Richland and Lexington counties are invited to tour one of Historic Columbia’s house museums for FREE once a month thanks to Richland County, with support from HC Board Liaison, Councilwoman Gretchen Barron! This month’s featured house is the Mann-Simons Site, where a collection of commercial and domestic spaces were once owned and operated by the same African American family from at least 1843 until 1970.

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10 Jul

Monday, July 10th — Friday, July 14th: 9 a.m.—4 p.m.

Summer Camp Session II

1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Each summer, Historic Columbia holds two sessions of a summer day camp where history comes to life through interactive activities and exploration of the gardens, grounds, and houses of Historic Columbia. Campers ages 8 to 12 are invited to take an adventure in time as we explore what it was...

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16 Jul

Sunday, July 16th: 1 — 4 p.m.

Free Sundays Presented by Richland County | Museum of the Reconstruction Era

1705 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29201

The third Sunday of the month, residents of Richland and Lexington counties are invited to tour of one of Historic Columbia’s house museums for FREE thanks to Richland County, with support from HC Board Liaison, Councilwoman Gretchen Barron! This month, visit the Museum of the Reconstruction Era.

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18 Jul

Tuesday, July 18th: 10 — 10:45 a.m.

Storytime in the Garden

1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Meet us in the gardens of the Robert Mills Hosue for stories, songs, and an activity led by Richland Library and Historic Columbia staff!

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10 Aug

Thursday, August 10th: 3:15 — 4 p.m.

Storytime in the Garden

1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Meet us in the gardens at the Robert Mills House for stories, songs, and an activity led by Richland Library and Historic Columbia staff!

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16 Sep

Saturday, September 16th: 11 a.m. — 6 p.m.

Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture

1403 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Save the Date! Join Historic Columbia at Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16. Now in its 45th year, this free outdoor festival brings musicians, artisans, dancers and storytellers together to celebrate South Carolina’s Black history and culture on the...

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06 Oct

Friday, October 6th: 6 — 8 p.m.

"Kugels & Collards" Launch Party & Book Signing

1601 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join the Jewish Historical Society of South Carolina and Historic Columbia for a book signing celebrating the launch of Kugels & Collards, a lively collection of South Carolina Jewish stories and special family recipes. In this book, authors Rachel Gordin Barnett and Lyssa Kligman Harvey explore the food history, traditions...

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19 Oct

Thursday, October 19th: 7 — 10 p.m.

19th Annual Palladium Silent Auction | Bidding & BBQ

1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join us on October 19, 2023 for the 19th Annual Palladium Silent Auction | Bidding & BBQ! This annual celebration of live music featuring Prettier Than Matt, delicious barbecue, and specialty drinks will be held on the grounds of the Hampton Preston Mansion and Gardens, located at 1615 Blanding Street...

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© 2023 Historic Columbia

Administrative Offices
1601 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Tours
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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