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Sunday, June 7th

12 — 3:30 p.m.

Palladium Tour | Life on Main Street

$40 | Palladium members
$50 | HC members
$60 | Non-members

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Main Street District : 1530 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201

You are invited to the 7th annual Palladium Tour | Life on Main Street!

Join us in the heart of Columbia as Palladium Tour invites guests to experience the people, places, and bold reinventions of Main Street. With the newly renovated AIA South Carolina Center for Architecture as our hub, the tour will open doors to an exciting mix of urban living: private residences, short-term rentals, and dynamic commercial spaces throughout the vibrant 1500 block. Blending history, design, and downtown energy, this year’s event offers a fresh, city-centric twist on one of Palladium’s beloved events.

Given the nature of the spaces featured on this year's tour, tour times will be staggered. Please select your desired tour start time when purchasing tickets and anticipate spending 2–3 hours on the tour. 

Tours will begin every 30 minutes from 12:00 to 3:30 p.m., and will follow a designated route. Refreshments will be available before, during, and after the tour. The tour route and sites will be released to attendees 48 hours in advance of the event. 
 

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    $40 | Palladium members
    $50 | HC members
    $60 | Non-members 
    *A limited number of presale tickets are available. Walk-up tickets will be available at the event for $60.

    Learn about HC membership options and save on your Palladium Tour tickets!

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  • Sponsor

    Become a sponsor of Life on Main Street to take advantage of great marketing exposure while helping Historic Columbia to offset the cost of the event. Sponsorship opportunities are available for financial, in-kind, and media support. 

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  • T-Shirts

    Purchase a commemorative Life on Main Street t-shirt when you buy your ticket. A limited number of shirts will also be available for purchase at the event.

  • Wine Pull

    Take part in the Palladium Board’s $25 wine pull and discover a surprise bottle to take home. All proceeds benefit Historic Columbia and its mission to preserve and share the history of our community. Bottles are available for purchase online and can be picked up at the event.

  • Tour Info

    A map with addresses for the tour locations along with important event details will be emailed to all tour registrants on Friday, June 5. When purchasing tickets, please make sure to provide your preferred email address.  

  • Accessibility

    Please note that this is a walking tour involves standing for extended periods of time, walking on city sidewalks, and climbing stairs. Attendees should be prepared to walk one mile. While some elevator access is available, the properties on this tour are private residences and are not ADA compliant.

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    Enhance your Historic Columbia membership by joining our Palladium affiliate group, and receive extra savings on all Palladium events!

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  • About Main Street

    Main Street has served as Columbia’s primary business district since the capital city’s founding in 1786. Originally named in honor of Revolutionary War Brigadier General Richard Richardson, this chief thoroughfare came to be known as Main Street after 1892. Between the South Carolina State House and Elmwood Avenue, Main Street contains several blocks of architecturally significant buildings listed in the National Register of Historic Places as the “Columbia Commercial Historic District.”

Thank You to our Sponsors


  • AIA South Carolina
  • Garvin Design Group
  • AIA Columbia
  • Denice Degenhart Design
  • Main Street District
  • Saluda Architecture

  • The Art of Real Estate
  • Extra Mile
  • Law Offices of Bryan Caskey
  • Rogers Lewis Group
  • The Shiver Group

Questions?

reservations@historiccolumbia.org

(803) 252-7742 ext. 23#sponsors

2025 Palladium Tour Highlights

Images courtesy Anna Garrison Photography

NTHP Preservation Award Winner
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All historic house and garden tours start at the Welcome Center at Robert Mills.
1616 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Questions? Call (803) 252-7742.

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