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Sunday, December 19th

1 — 4 p.m.

Dollar Sunday | Mann-Simons Site

Mann-Simons Site : 1403 Richland St., Columbia, SC 29201

Every third Sunday of the month, residents of Richland and Lexington counties are invited to tour of one of Historic Columbia’s house museums for just $1 on Dollar Sunday! This month, visit the exhibits at the Mann-Simons Site, the home to the same African-American family for nearly 130 years. 

Self-guided tours are offered from 1-4 p.m. Purchase admission at the Mann-Simons Site. Tickets are only $1 for Richland and Lexington County residents with a valid ID.

 

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

    Purchase tickets at the Mann-Simons Site or the Gift Shop at Robert Mills between 1 and 4 p.m.

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    Phone: 803.252.1770 x 23
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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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