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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
    Email: reservations@historiccolumbia.org

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20 May

Friday, May 20th: 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.

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Tour the Modjeska Monteith Simkins House, now featuring the dynamic "An Advocate of the People" exhibit, during special hours for self-guided tours. History From a young age, Modjeska Monteith Simkins practiced social activism. Her career involved working with local and national civil rights leaders and NAACP lawyers such as Thurgood...

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Thursday, May 26th: 5:30 — 7:30 p.m.

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27 May

Friday, May 27th: 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.

Modjeska Simkins Tour

2025 Marion St. , Columbia, SC 29201

Tour the Modjeska Monteith Simkins House, now featuring the dynamic "An Advocate of the People" exhibit, during special hours for self-guided tours. History From a young age, Modjeska Monteith Simkins practiced social activism. Her career involved working with local and national civil rights leaders and NAACP lawyers such as Thurgood...

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29 May

Sunday, May 29th: 1 — 4 p.m.

Modjeska Simkins Tour

2025 Marion St. , Columbia, SC 29201

Tour the Modjeska Monteith Simkins House, now featuring the dynamic "An Advocate of the People" exhibit, during special hours for self-guided tours. History From a young age, Modjeska Monteith Simkins practiced social activism. Her career involved working with local and national civil rights leaders and NAACP lawyers such as Thurgood...

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03 Jun

Friday, June 3rd: 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.

Modjeska Simkins Tour

2025 Marion St. , Columbia, SC 29201

Tour the Modjeska Monteith Simkins House, now featuring the dynamic "An Advocate of the People" exhibit, during special hours for self-guided tours. History From a young age, Modjeska Monteith Simkins practiced social activism. Her career involved working with local and national civil rights leaders and NAACP lawyers such as Thurgood...

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Tuesday, June 7th: 6 — 7:30 p.m.

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10 Jun

Friday, June 10th: 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.

Modjeska Simkins Tour

2025 Marion St. , Columbia, SC 29201

Tour the Modjeska Monteith Simkins House, now featuring the dynamic "An Advocate of the People" exhibit, during special hours for self-guided tours. History From a young age, Modjeska Monteith Simkins practiced social activism. Her career involved working with local and national civil rights leaders and NAACP lawyers such as Thurgood...

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Saturday, June 11th: 9 a.m. — 3 p.m.

Wavering Place Tours

427 Adams Hayne Road, Eastover, SC 29044

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11 Jun

Saturday, June 11th: 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.

Modjeska Simkins Tour

2025 Marion St. , Columbia, SC 29201

Tour the Modjeska Monteith Simkins House, now featuring the dynamic "An Advocate of the People" exhibit, during special hours for self-guided tours. History From a young age, Modjeska Monteith Simkins practiced social activism. Her career involved working with local and national civil rights leaders and NAACP lawyers such as Thurgood...

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Thursday, June 16th: 10 — 10:45 a.m.

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1615 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201

Enjoy stories, songs and activities with Richland Library and Historic Columbia staff in the Hampton-Preston Gardens. This event is free and open to children of all ages. Masks will be required for those ages 3 and over.

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Friday, June 17th: 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.

Modjeska Simkins Tour

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Tour the Modjeska Monteith Simkins House, now featuring the dynamic "An Advocate of the People" exhibit, during special hours for self-guided tours. History From a young age, Modjeska Monteith Simkins practiced social activism. Her career involved working with local and national civil rights leaders and NAACP lawyers such as Thurgood...

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Sunday, June 19th: 1 — 4 p.m.

Free Sundays Presented by Still Hopes | Modjeska Monteith Simkins House

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Monday, June 20th — Friday, June 24th: 9 a.m.—4 p.m.

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24 Jun

Friday, June 24th: 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.

Modjeska Simkins Tour

2025 Marion St. , Columbia, SC 29201

Tour the Modjeska Monteith Simkins House, now featuring the dynamic "An Advocate of the People" exhibit, during special hours for self-guided tours. History From a young age, Modjeska Monteith Simkins practiced social activism. Her career involved working with local and national civil rights leaders and NAACP lawyers such as Thurgood...

Learn More

26 Jun

Sunday, June 26th: 1 — 4 p.m.

Modjeska Simkins Tour

2025 Marion St. , Columbia, SC 29201

Tour the Modjeska Monteith Simkins House, now featuring the dynamic "An Advocate of the People" exhibit, during special hours for self-guided tours. History From a young age, Modjeska Monteith Simkins practiced social activism. Her career involved working with local and national civil rights leaders and NAACP lawyers such as Thurgood...

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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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