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Friday, December 6th

6 — 9 p.m.

Candlelight Tours

HC Members – Adult | $10
HC Members – Youth 17 and under | FREE
Non-members – Adult | $20
Non-members – Youth | $8
Walk Up Tickets: All Ages | $20

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Robert Mills House & Hampton-Preston Mansion : 1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join Historic Columbia for a special holiday evening touring the Hampton-Preston Mansion and Robert Mills House by candlelight. Learn about traditions of the past as musicians play selections from the 19th century. Tickets include entry to both house museums as well as free, takeaway crafts for both adults and children. Attendees will have exclusive access to Historic Columbia’s pop-up Holiday Shop featuring plants and small gifts that are perfect for friends and family.

  • Tickets

    Buy early and save!  
    HC Members – Adult | $10
    HC Members – Youth 17 and under | FREE
    Non-members – Adult | $20
    Non-members – Youth | $8

    Online ticket sales end on Friday, December 6, at 4:30 p.m. Admission is $20 at the door, all ages.

    Interested in joining Historic Columbia and gaining access to special pricing and members-only events? Learn more!

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  • Parking

    Please note that the 1600 block of Blanding Street will be closed to accommodate this event. Parking is available on Henderson, Laurel, Pickens, and Richland streets.

  • Do's and Don't's

    DO: 
    - Plan to arrive close to 6:00 p.m. to give yourself enough time to see everything.
    - Leave your stilettos at home—no spikey heels allowed inside to preserve our flooring.

    DON'T: 
    - Forget to check the forecast and bring your jacket! Guests will be outside to move between buildings and queue for museum entry. 
    - Bring food or beverages into the house museums.  
    - Bring strollers into the house museums; they may be left outside for the duration of your tour.
     

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(803) 252-1770 ext. 23

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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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