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Robert Mills Carriage House and Gardens

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Robert Mills Carriage House & Gardens

 

Named for its famous designer and native South Carolinian, the Robert Mills Carriage House & Gardens display sophisticated architecture on an expansive tree-lined property, just minutes from downtown Columbia. Four spacious garden areas, an indoor Carriage House, and a shaded garden with pergola offer event flexibility. While the entire property is ideal for large events, individual gardens can be rented for small weddings or corporate events. Learn more about the history of this site.

Amenities & Capacity

    • Front lawn with ample green space and magnificent view of the main house
    • Back lawn shaded by towering 125-year-old magnolias
    • Secluded Founder's Garden with walking paths and hedges
    • Fountains, gravel walkways, trellises and benches throughout the property
    • Carriage House with exposed beams and large barn-style doors
    • Catering prep kitchen
    • 2 restrooms
    • Access to wireless internet and electricity throughout interior space and gardens
    • Private gravel parking lot for approximately 30 cars
    • HC staff on-site for duration of event

     

    Capacity: 400 outdoor
    Indoor Carriage House capacity of 50 seated, 100 standing

    Please Note: The Carriage House is the only indoor space at this venue; the historic home is a museum and not available for rentals.

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Booking Information

Click here to request more information about renting one of our properties. You can also contact our rental department at 803.252.7742 x 11 or email us at rentals@historiccolumbia.org.

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Historically Ever After

Wedding at RMH

Savannah & Stephen at Robert Mills

Savannah and Stephen Henderson’s wedding took place on May 20, 2018 at the Robert Mills Carriage House & Gardens. This down-to-earth celebration started with an intimate ceremony on the back lawn, in front of the secluded entrance to the Founder’s Garden. The lush greenery of the shrubs and trees popped...

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1601 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201

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All historic house and garden tours start at the Gift Shop at Robert Mills.
1616 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Questions? Call (803) 252-7742.

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