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Sunday, January 17th

1 — 2:30 p.m.

Arsenal Hill Walking Tour

Free | Youth 17 & under
$5 | HC members
$10 | Non-members

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Tour begins at Arsenal Hill Community Center : 1800 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join Historic Columbia for a stroll through the Arsenal Hill neighborhood, located at the highest elevation within downtown. Named for the military academy established here in 1842, Arsenal Hill became a desirable residential area for white elites during the antebellum era and then for middle- and working-class Black residents during the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Participants will learn how these residences, combined with spiritual, educational, and governmental institutions, resulted in an eclectic mix of architecture as well as dynamic community histories. The tour will last approximately 75 minutes and includes standing and walking approximately one mile on neighborhood sidewalks. The tour will begin and end at Arsenal Hill Community Center.

  • Tickets

    Only 20 tickets are available. Online ticket sales end on Friday, January 15, at 12:00 p.m.

    HC member: $5 
    Non-member: $10 
    Youth 17 and under: Free 

  • Parking

    Free street parking along Lincoln Street is available. Visitors may also use the parking garage located at 1812 Lincoln Street (metered). Please do not park on a street where permit-only parking is posted.

  • 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 Walking Tour. If the tour proceeds as planned, no refunds will be offered. 

  • Questions?

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    (803) 252-7742 ext. 23

Upcoming Walking Tours

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15 Oct

Thursday, October 15th: 5:30 — 7 p.m.

Monumental Undertakings

1100 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join Historic Columbia’s Director of Preservation John Sherrer as he explores downtown graveyards.

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16 Oct

Friday, October 16th: 5:30 — 7 p.m.

Monumental Undertakings

1100 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join Historic Columbia’s Director of Preservation John Sherrer as he explores downtown graveyards.

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17 Oct

Saturday, October 17th: 5:30 — 7 p.m.

Monumental Undertakings

1100 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join Historic Columbia’s Director of Preservation John Sherrer as he explores downtown graveyards.

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18 Oct

Sunday, October 18th: 1 — 2:30 p.m.

Elmwood Park Walking Tour

2204 Park Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join Historic Columbia for a stroll through the Elmwood Park neighborhood.

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15 Nov

Sunday, November 15th: 1 — 2:30 p.m.

University Hill Walking Tour

1619 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Explore University Hill with Historic Columbia.

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13 Dec

Sunday, December 13th: 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.

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17 Jan

Sunday, January 17th: 1 — 2:30 p.m.

Arsenal Hill Walking Tour

1800 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Join Historic Columbia for a stroll through the Arsenal Hill neighborhood.

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21 Feb

Sunday, February 21st: 1 — 2:30 p.m.

Heathwood Walking Tour

800 Abelia Road, Columbia, SC 29205

Explore Heathwood with Historic Columbia.

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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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