Plant Sale - Fall 2026 | Historic Columbia

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Historic Columbia's

Fall Plant Sale Information

Celebrate fall at our Plant Sale! Browse heirloom flowers, shrubs, vegetables, and perennials, all grown in Historic Columbia’s gardens. With many rare or hard-to-find varieties and our horticulture experts on-site to share growing tips and recommendations, this plant sale will elevate your garden to historic heights!

Plant Sale Schedule

Friday, October 9, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Become a Historic Columbia member at any level to access the members-only online pre-sale!

🌱 Ready, Set, Grow

Historic Columbia has a wide variety of plants ready to take root in your yard or garden! All of the selections offered are integral to the stories we tell on our 14 acres of public grounds and gardens, and most are rare or not offered elsewhere.

View Fall Plant List

Parking

There is free street parking located around the Hampton-Preston Mansion. Please obey all posted parking signs.
Following your purchase, the back entrance on Laurel Street may be used to load your vehicle.
Weather

In the event of rain or inclement weather, the Plant Sale will be held in the Boyd Foundation Horticultural Center, located at the rear of the Hampton-Preston Mansion Gardens.
Rain Barrels & Compost Bins

City of Columbia Water and Richland County Stormwater are offering both rain barrels and compost bins at a discounted price to encourage residents to conserve precious water resources as well as to protect water quality. Both will be available for pick up at our Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, October 10, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Pre-order yours now here while supplies last!
Family Birdwatching

Join local birder John Tjaarda and Historic Columbia Assistant Horticulturalist Jake Armstrong for a guided birdwatching experience and a fun, hands-on bird-themed craft. This program is open to all ages, and children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. More information can be found be found here. Space is limited; registration required.
Gardens

Our gardens are open for visitation all week long! Check here for more details.
Questions?

Rebecca Townsend, Curator of Living Collections
rtownsend@historiccolumbia.org
(803) 252-7742 ext. 38

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Public Gardens

Our 14 acres of historically-inspired landscapes in the heart of Robert Mills Historic District feature heirloom plantings popular with gardeners over the past two centuries.

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Plant Sale - Fall 2026

Fall Plant Sale Information

Plant Sale Schedule

🌱 Ready, Set, Grow

Parking

Weather

Rain Barrels & Compost Bins

Family Birdwatching

Gardens

Questions?

Public Gardens