Skip to main content
Menu Close Menu

Historic Columbia

Donate
  • FAQs
Upcoming Events

Navigation

  • Tours
    • House Tours
      • Robert Mills House and Gardens
      • Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens
      • Mann-Simons Site
      • The Museum of the Reconstruction Era
      • Modjeska Monteith Simkins House
      • Hours and Pricing
    • Garden Tours
      • Garden Database
    • Offsite Tours
      • Walking Tours
    • African American History Tours
    • Online Tours
  • Education
    • Field Trips
      • House Tours
    • Traveling Trunk
    • Summer Camp
    • Adult Education
  • Preservation
    • Current Projects and Initiatives
      • Bull Street Campus 
      • Columbia's Green Book Sites
      • Veterans Administration Regional Office
      • Women’s Club of Columbia
    • Preservation Awards
    • Resources for the Public
      • For Property Owners
      • For Neighborhoods
      • Take Action!
    • LGBTQ Columbia
    • Building Richland County
  • Support
    • Corporate Support
    • Donate
    • Membership
      • Palladium
    • Volunteer
    • Partners and Donors
  • Rent a Venue
    • Gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion
    • Seibels House and Garden
    • Robert Mills Carriage House and Gardens
    • Gardens of the Woodrow Wilson Family Home
    • Weddings
    • Photoshoots
    • Recommended Vendors
    • Contact Us
  • About
    • Blog
    • Board Members
    • Careers
    • Contact Us
    • Gift Shop at Robert Mills
      • Online Store
    • Local History
      • Columbia Jewish Heritage Initiative
    • Newsletter
    • Staff Directory

Donate

This event has passed.

Sunday, May 14th

1 — 2:30 p.m.

Main Street Walking Tour

Sold Out!

Tour begins at Boyd Plaza : 1515 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201

In celebration of Preservation Month, join Historic Columbia on the second Sunday of May for a stroll down Main Street. Participants will learn about the architecture and history of buildings along the 1300-1700 blocks of Main Street. The tour begins and ends at Boyd Plaza and will last approximately 75 minutes.

  • Tickets

    Only 20 tickets are available for each Sunday Stroll. Online ticket sales end on Friday, May 12, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.

    HC: $5 
    Non-member: $10 
    Youth: Under 17 free 

  • Parking

    Main Street has many parking deck options as well as free, metered parking on Sundays. There are accessible parking spaces located close to Boyd Plaza. Keep in mind that this tour includes standing and walking approximately eight blocks on downtown sidewalks. 

  • Refunds

    This tour will take place rain or shine. However, if there are thunderstorms in the neighborhood the tour will be canceled, and you will be contacted to receive either a refund or a ticket for a future Second Sunday Stroll. If the tour proceeds as planned, no refunds will be offered. 

  • Questions?

    Contact Us

    Phone: (803) 252-1770 ext. 23
    Email: reservations@historiccolumbia.org

Upcoming Sunday Strolls

See All Events

01 Oct

Sunday, October 1st: 1 — 2:30 p.m.

Congaree Vista Walking Tour

1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Explore Main Street with Historic Columbia on Sunday, May 14, 2023.

Learn More

08 Oct

Sunday, October 8th: 11:15 a.m. — 1:30 p.m.

Tour of the Hebrew Benevolent Society Cemetery​

714 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Explore the Hebrew Benevolent Society Cemetery with Historic Columbia on Sunday, October 8, 2023.

Learn More

22 Oct

Sunday, October 22nd: 1 — 2:30 p.m.

Arsenal Hill Walking Tour

1800 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Explore Arsenal Hill with Historic Columbia on Sunday, August 13, 2023.

Learn More

Newsletter Signup

newsletter signup

Subscribe to our monthly newsletter for events, news, and updates from Historic Columbia!

  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Flickr
Historic Columbia

© 2023 Historic Columbia

Administrative Offices
1601 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Tours
All historic house and garden tours start at the Gift Shop at Robert Mills.
1616 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Questions? Call (803) 252-7742.

Website by Cyberwoven