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Sunday, February 20th
1 — 4 p.m.
Free Sunday | The Museum of the Reconstruction Era
The Museum of the Reconstruction Era : 1705 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29201
In celebration of Historic Columbia's 60th anniversary, residents of Richland and Lexington counties are invited to tour one of Historic Columbia's house museums for free on the 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. Admission is free for Richland and Lexington County residents with a valid ID.
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Sunday, April 19th: 1 — 4 p.m.
Free Sunday | Mann-Simons Site
1403 Richland St., Columbia, SC 29201
The 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’s featured property is the Mann-Simons Site.
26 Apr
Sunday, April 26th: 1 — 2:30 p.m.
2204 Park Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Join Historic Columbia for a stroll through the Elmwood Park neighborhood.
30 Apr
Thursday, April 30th: 8 — 9 a.m.
1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Grab your binoculars to join Historic Columbia and local birder John Tjaarda for a free, guided bird walk around the Gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion to learn about the many local and migratory birds in Columbia.
02 May
Saturday, May 2nd: 10 — 11 a.m.
1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Join Chris Mathis, Horticulture Manager at Historic Columbia, on a guided tour of the diverse tree collection in the lush gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion and the Robert Mills House. From South Carolina natives to exotic species rarely seen in cultivation, each seasonal Tree Trek walking tour highlights a different...
03 May
Sunday, May 3rd: 1 — 2:30 p.m.
Hollywood-Rose Hill Walking Tour
216 South Gregg Street, Columbia, SC 29205
Join Historic Columbia for a stroll through the Hollywood-Rose Hill neighborhood.
05 May
Tuesday, May 5th: 6 a.m. — 11:59 p.m.
1601 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201
We are excited to participate in Midlands Gives again this year on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, for an online giving campaign. This is a great community-wide day of giving, and it’s a fun way to raise money and awareness of Historic Columbia! HC has finished in the top of the leaderboard and has won the early morning Power Hour each year.
05 May
Tuesday, May 5th: 5 — 7 p.m.
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. May's concert will feature a brass quintet and percussion performing Latin-inspired music in honor of Cinco de Mayo. Please plan to arrive any time after...
10 May
Sunday, May 10th: 1 — 2:30 p.m.
1619 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Explore University Hill with Historic Columbia.
14 May
Thursday, May 14th: 8 — 9 a.m.
1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Grab your binoculars to join Historic Columbia and local birder John Tjaarda for a free, guided bird walk around the Gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion to learn about the many local and migratory birds in Columbia.
14 May
Thursday, May 14th: 4:30 — 7:30 p.m.
50 Forward: Preservation Awards Ceremony & Gala
2046 Talley Street, Columbia, SC 29201
On Thursday, May 14, 2026, join Historic Columbia in celebrating 50 years of honoring preservation excellence in Columbia and Richland County.
17 May
Sunday, May 17th: 1 — 4 p.m.
Free Sunday | Robert Mills House
1616 Blanding St, Columbia, SC 29201
The 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 Robert Mills House.
28 May
Thursday, May 28th: 8 — 9 a.m.
1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Grab your binoculars to join Historic Columbia and local birder John Tjaarda for a free, guided bird walk around the Gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion to learn about the many local and migratory birds in Columbia.
28 May
Thursday, May 28th: 6 — 7:30 p.m.
Renovation Rodeo | Main Street District
TBA, Columbia, SC 29201
Enjoy an opportunity to tour a recently renovated apartment inside a beautifully restored 1901 downtown building, highlighting Classical Revival architecture and Columbia’s rich commercial past.
07 Jun
Sunday, June 7th: 12 — 3:30 p.m.
Palladium Tour | Life on Main Street
1530 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Join us in the heart of Columbia as Palladium Tour invites guests to tour an exciting mix private residences, short-term rentals, and dynamic commercial spaces throughout the vibrant 1500 block of Main Street.
11 Jun
Thursday, June 11th: 8 — 9 a.m.
1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Grab your binoculars to join Historic Columbia and local birder John Tjaarda for a free, guided bird walk around the Gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion to learn about the many local and migratory birds in Columbia.