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Thursday, October 22nd

5:30 — 7:30 p.m.

Behind-the-Scenes Tour | Seaboard Vista

$30 | HC Members
$40 | Non-members

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Seaboard Vista : 919 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join Historic Columbia and Avant Holdings for a behind-the-scenes look at Seaboard Vista, a collection of historic properties that will be activated for dining, culture, creativity, and residential life in the coming year. Participants will tour buildings once occupied by Murray Drug Company, National Biscuit Company, and Richland County’s dispensary, while hearing from HC staff and the preservation developers, architects, and artisans who are bringing the project to life, including:

  • Todd Avant, Avant Holdings, LLC
  • Janie Campbell, Rogers Lewis Group
  • Lee Mashburn, Mashburn Construction
  • Staci Richey, Vintage Window Repair
  • Tripp Riley, Studio 2LR

Light refreshments will be available following the tour.

  • Tickets

    $30 | HC Members  
    $40 | Non-members 
    Tickets will not be on sale at the door.

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

  • Accessibility

    This tour contains uneven terrain, ledges, and several flights of stairs, and is not ADA-compliant. Please be prepared to stand for the duration of the tour. Seaboard Vista is an active construction zone, and closed toed shoes are required. We recommend comfortable clothing suitable for walking in unfinished buildings, keeping in mind that there is little to no air conditioning in certain spaces of this tour.

  • Parking

    The Vista has several pay-to-park lots as well as metered street parking. Additionally, there is a parking garage available at 825 Lady Street. Please obey all posted parking signs.

  • Refunds

    The tour is primarily indoors and will proceed rain or shine. Refunds will be available until October 8. No refunds will be issued after this date.

  • Questions

    Brooke Flory, Program and Communications Coordinator
    bflory@historiccolumbia.org
    (803) 252-7742 ext. 24

Thanks to our partners

  • Avant Holdings
  • Mashburn Construction company logo
  • Studio 2LR business logo
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1601 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201

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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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