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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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    Tickets are $1 for Richland and Lexington County residents with a valid I.D.

    Purchase tickets at the The Museum of the Reconstruction Era or the Gift Shop at Robert Mills between 1 and 4 p.m.

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    reservations@historiccolumbia.org
    803.252.1770 x 23

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01 Feb

Every Wednesday through Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and every Sunday at 3:00 p.m. during the month of February

Featured: Black History Month Tour

In celebration of Black History Month, Historic Columbia is offering a combined tour of both the Mann-Simons Site and the Modjeska Monteith Simkins House. This tour lasts approximately 1.25 hours and will meet at the Gift Shop at Robert Mills, where tickets can be purchased. Guests should drive from there...

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04 Feb

Saturday, February 4th: 2 — 4 p.m.

A Talk and Tasting

1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join authors Chef Kevin Mitchell and Professor David Shields for a lively discussion of their award-winning book, Taste the State: South Carolina’s Signature Foods, Recipes, and Their Stories. The book presents the cultural histories of local ingredients and showcases specialty dishes found throughout the various regions of the state. Kevin...

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19 Feb

Woodrow Wilson Family Home

Sunday, February 19th: 1 — 4 p.m.

Free Sunday | The Museum of the Reconstruction Era

1705 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Every third Sunday of the month through our 60th anniversary year, residents of Richland and Lexington counties are invited to tour of one of Historic Columbia’s house museums for free! 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.

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19 Feb

Sunday, February 19th: 4 — 5 p.m.

"The Green Book of South Carolina" Book Signing

1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Due to circumstances out of our control, we must reschedule the book signing. It will now be held Sunday, Feb. 19 at 4:00 p.m. If you would like to pick up your book copy before the rescheduled event, you can do so by coming to the Gift Shop at Robert...

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25 Feb

Saturday, February 25th: 9 a.m. — 3 p.m.

Behind-the-Scenes Tour at The Babcock

2110 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join us as we explore the past, present and future of the former Department of Mental Health campus for an exclusive tour of the The Babcock Building. Once a city within a city, Columbia's BullStreet District offers an exciting blend of historic landmark buildings and modern amenities.

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09 Mar

Thursday, March 9th: 5:30 — 7 p.m.

Behind-the-Scenes Tour at 1216-1218 Taylor Street

Check out the Columbia Historic Commercial District’s latest Historic Tax Credit rehabilitation – 1216-1218 Taylor Street! Built in 1915, these buildings have historically hosted everything from grocery stores, a bakery, a sporting goods store, and two toy stores. Following rehabilitation, they will offer retail and residential space, courtesy of LTC...

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23 Mar

Thursday, March 23rd: 6 — 8 p.m.

Concert in the Gardens

1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Performers from the South Carolina Philharmonic will join Historic Columbia to present a beautiful concert of light classics in the gardens at the Hampton-Preston Mansion. Please plan to arrive any time after 6 p.m. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. and last an hour. Bring your own blanket or...

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27 Apr

Thursday, April 27th: 6 — 8 p.m.

Concert in the Gardens

1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Performers from the South Carolina Philharmonic will join Historic Columbia to present a beautiful concert of light classics in the gardens at the Hampton-Preston Mansion. Please plan to arrive any time after 6 p.m. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. and last an hour. Bring your own blanket or...

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11 May

Preservation Awards

Thursday, May 11th: 5 — 6:30 p.m.

2023 Preservation Awards Ceremony

701 Whaley St., Columbia, SC 29201

Join Historic Columbia as we celebrate National Historic Preservation month by recognizing exemplary work in preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, and revitalization in Columbia and Richland County.

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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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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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