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Sunday, November 21st
1 — 4 p.m.
Dollar Sunday | The Museum of the Reconstruction Era
The Museum of the Reconstruction Era : 1705 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29201
A tradition returns as residents of Richland and Lexington counties are once again invited to tour one of Historic Columbia’s house museums for just $1 on third Sunday of the month! This month, visit The Museum of the Reconstruction Era, the nation's only museum dedicated to interpreting the post-Civil War Reconstruction period and South Carolina's only remaining presidential site.
Self-guided tours are offered from 1-4 p.m. Purchase admission at The Museum of the Reconstruction Era. Tickets are only $1 for Richland and Lexington County residents with a valid ID.
Please note tours of Hampton-Preston Mansion and Robert Mills House are not available this day due to the South Carolina Oyster Festival.
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Monday, October 7th: 6 — 7:30 p.m.
Columbia Conversations | Baking in the American South
1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Join Historic Columbia for a talk and book signing by New York Times bestselling food writer and cookbook author Anne Byrn. Byrn will appear in conversation with Anson Mills founder Glenn Roberts to discuss her new book, Baking in the American South: 200 Recipes and Their Untold Stories. Moderated by...
10 Oct
Thursday, October 10th: 8 — 10 a.m.
1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Grab your binoculars to join Historic Columbia and local birder John Tjaarda for a free, guided bird walk around the Hampton-Preston Gardens to learn about the many local and migratory birds in Columbia. With the Hampton-Preston gardens playing host to over 100 bird species over the course of the year...
10 Oct
Thursday, October 10th: 4 — 6 p.m.
Members-Only Early Access: Fall Plant Sale
1615 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201
Join us in the lush gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion for the 2024 Fall Plant Sale! At one of two plant sales Historic Columbia holds every year, attendees will be able to purchase and learn about a wide array of plants propagated from the Living Collections across all of our...
11 Oct
Friday, October 11th: 11 a.m. — 5 p.m.
1615 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201
Join us in the lush gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion for the 2024 Fall Plant Sale! At one of two plant sales Historic Columbia holds every year, attendees will be able to purchase and learn about a wide array of plants propagated from the Living Collections across all of our...
12 Oct
Saturday, October 12th: 10 a.m. — 4 p.m.
1031 Main Street, Eastover, SC 29044
Join Sylvamo and Historic Columbia for an exclusive access public tour of Kensington Mansion, which will focus on the restoration and rehabilitation of Kensington Mansion, the site’s unique architectural features, and information about the families who lived and worked at the site.
12 Oct
Saturday, October 12th: 10 a.m. — 2 p.m.
1615 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201
Join us in the lush gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion for the 2024 Fall Plant Sale! At one of two plant sales Historic Columbia holds every year, attendees will be able to purchase and learn about a wide array of plants propagated from the Living Collections across all of our...
16 Oct
Wednesday, October 16th: 6:30 — 7:30 p.m.
5317 North Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29206
Step into the past with Richland Library and Historic Columbia's Curator of History, Rebecca Woodruff, as she shares the captivating history of Forest Acres, the "city within a city" established in 1935. Join us at the Richland Library Cooper branch for an engaging program and the opportunity to share your...
20 Oct
Sunday, October 20th: 1 — 4 p.m.
Free Sundays Presented by Richland County | Hampton-Preston Mansion
1615 Blanding 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 Hampton-Preston Mansion.
20 Oct
Sunday, October 20th: 1 — 2:30 p.m.
800 Abelia Road, Columbia, SC 29205
Explore Heathwood with Historic Columbia.
24 Oct
Thursday, October 24th: 5:30 — 7 p.m.
Historic Columbia's Annual Meeting
1616 Blanding St, Columbia, SC 29201
Please join Historic Columbia for our Annual Meeting. Following a brief presentation about the state of Historic Columbia, members can mingle over light refreshments in My Mother’s Garden with new Executive Director Suzanne Brooks. Following the Annual Meeting, please join us at the 20th annual Palladium Silent Auction | Bidding...
24 Oct
Thursday, October 24th: 6:30 — 10 p.m.
20th Annual Palladium Silent Auction | Bidding & BBQ
1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Join us on Thursday, October 24, 2024, for the 20 th Annual Palladium Silent Auction | Bidding & BBQ! This annual celebration of live music from Whiskey Tango Revue, delicious barbecue, and specialty drinks will be held on the grounds of the Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens, located at 1615 Blanding...
28 Oct
Monday, October 28th: 5:30 — 7 p.m.
1616 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201
Put on your costume and join us as we bring the fun of Halloween to the Robert Mills House during Trunk or Treat! Children will enjoy trick-or-treating with a twist in a safe and fun environment at this free event. Community members and organizations will display decorated table and trunks filled with candy throughout the grounds of the Robert Mills House.
14 Nov
Thursday, November 14th: 8 — 10 a.m.
1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Grab your binoculars to join Historic Columbia and local birder John Tjaarda for a free, guided bird walk around the Hampton-Preston Gardens to learn about the many local and migratory birds in Columbia. With the Hampton-Preston gardens playing host to over 100 bird species over the course of the year...
14 Nov
Thursday, November 14th: 6 — 7:30 p.m.
Renovation Rodeo | Kilbourne Park
TBA, Columbia, SC 29205
Join Palladium on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. to view a newly renovated home located in Kilbourne Park. Attendees of this Renovation Rodeo will have the unique chance to tour the home and learn about its history and renovation process. Enjoy light refreshments as you mingle with fellow...
17 Nov
Sunday, November 17th: 1 — 4 p.m.
Free Sundays Presented by Richland County | The 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.