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Friday, August 13th

5:30 — 7 p.m.

CANCELLED - Historic Happy Hour: Water Balloon Battle

$15 for members
$20 for non-members

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Robert Mills House & Gardens : 1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join us for our sixth annual Historic Water Balloon Battle from 5:30 – 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 13. Using water balloons, guests will break into teams to learn about military tactics through history and battle on the grounds of the Robert Mills House & Gardens. Before and during the battle, enjoy drinks and food from Doggy Bagz!

The stories and events of women on the battlefield will be examined in this year's activities as part of August's organization-wide recognition of women's history 

Participants must be 21 or older to attend this event.

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    Participants in all Historic Happy Hour events must be 21 or older.

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    Phone: 803.252.1770 x 23
    Email: reservations@historiccolumbia.org

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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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