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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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08 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 75 minutes and will meet at the Gift Shop at Robert Mills, where tickets can be purchased. Guests should drive from there...

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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, 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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11 Mar

Saturday, March 11th: 2 — 4 p.m.

Free Tours of the Museum of the Reconstruction Era in honor of SC Humanities

1705 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29201

In honor of South Carolina Humanities' 50th anniversary, Historic Columbia will be offering free tours of the Museum of the Reconstruction Era on March 11 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. South Carolina Humanities has been a prominent funder of HC initiatives that explore our shared, complex past, including the symposium “Reconstruction’s Legacy,”...

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19 Mar

Robert Mills House

Sunday, March 19th: 1 — 4 p.m.

Free Sundays Presented by Still Hopes | Robert Mills House

1616 Blanding St, Columbia, SC 29201

Residents of Richland and Lexington counties are invited to take a guided tour of one of our historic house museums on the third Sunday of every month for FREE! This month, visit the Robert Mills House & Gardens, one of only five National Historic Landmarks within Columbia, and explore architecture and daily life in the 1820s in Columbia.

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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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24 Mar

Friday, March 24th: 7:30 — 9 p.m.

Parker Quartet Concert | Beethoven in Columbia

1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

In celebration of its tenth anniversary as artist-in residency with The University of South Carolina, the Parker Quartet will perform the complete Beethoven cycle over the course of six concerts in a special partnership with Historic Columbia. Take a trip back in time to when Beethoven composed for spaces like...

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29 Mar

Wednesday, March 29th: 7:30 — 9 p.m.

Parker Quartet Concert | Beethoven in Columbia

1601 Richland St., Columbia, SC 29201

In celebration of its tenth anniversary as artist-in residency with The University of South Carolina, the Parker Quartet will perform the complete Beethoven cycle over the course of six concerts in a special partnership with Historic Columbia. Take a trip back in time to when Beethoven composed for spaces like...

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16 Apr

Sunday, April 16th: 1 — 6 p.m.

Palladium Tour | Columbia Craftsman

Melrose Heights, Columbia, SC 29205

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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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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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11 Jul

Tuesday, July 11th — Saturday, July 15th: 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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All historic house and garden tours start at the Gift Shop at Robert Mills.
1616 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201

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