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Saturday, February 12th

9 a.m. — 3 p.m.

BullStreet District History Tours

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The BullStreet District : 2139 Elmwood Avenue, 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 BullStreet District.

Once a city within a city, Columbia's BullStreet District offers an exciting blend of historic landmark buildings and modern amenities.

Historic properties discussed on the tour include the Babcock building and other recently restored buildings on campus. 

Tours will take place on Saturday, February 12 and will be offered every half hour starting at 9 a.m. and ending with the last tour at 3 p.m. Each tour lasts one hour. Tickets are available for $35 exclusively to Historic Columbia members through January 31. Tickets for the general public will launch on February 1 for $50 each. These tours are expected to sell out quickly and there will not be room for walk-ups, so hurry and reserve your spot today!

Please note: Due to safety concerns, some of the stops on this tour will only be accessible on the exterior.

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    Tickets are currently open to members only. Become a member today to reserve your spot!
  • Accessibility

    Much of the tour includes walking over uneven ground and entering buildings that are not wheelchair accessible.
  • Parking

    Parking is available in lots adjacent to Segra Park. 
  • Weather

    The tour will proceed rain or shine. We recommend sturdy, closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothes that would be suitable for walking outside and in unfinished buildings.
  • Refunds

    No refunds are available once the day of the tour has arrived. If you miss your scheduled tour time, we cannot guarantee a space on another tour.
  • Questions?

    Contact Us

    reservations@historiccolumbia.org
    803.252.1770 x 23

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  • The Bull Street District
  • The Babcock

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Bull Street Campus

The former main campus of the South Carolina State Hospital features an important collection of interrelated buildings that provide insight into the lives of men, women, and children dealing with mental illness – either as patients, caretakers, or family members – from the early 19th century through the end of the 20th century. Their stories and the retention of historically significant buildings have driven Historic Columbia’s preservation advocacy efforts throughout the site’s redevelopment as The BullStreet District, which began in 2015.

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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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