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A Timeless Backdrop for Any Event

Among Columbia's oldest properties, each venue in the heart of the Robert Mills Historic District features beautiful spaces perfect for weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal and baby showers, large events and festivals, fundraisers, photoshoots, or business meetings. Set amid historic backdrops and picturesque gardens, events at Historic Columbia are sure to be remembered.

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Whether you’re planning an intimate garden party or a large-scale celebration, Historic Columbia offers spaces with character, flexibility, and a story to tell.

Gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion

Surround your event with lush landscapes, expansive lawns, historic architecture, and four acres of garden beauty. Hampton-Preston provides a memorable outdoor setting for weddings, receptions, celebrations, and large gatherings.

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Boyd Foundation Horticultural Center

Donated by the Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Foundation, this light-filled greenhouse offers a bright and distinctive setting for intimate celebrations, meetings, workshops, and private events within the Hampton-Preston gardens.

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Seibels House and Gardens

A gracious historic home with elegant interiors, a signature tiled sun porch, and intimate gardens beneath mature trees. Seibels House offers a warm and timeless setting for weddings, receptions, meetings, and private celebrations.

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Robert Mills Carriage House and Gardens

A versatile indoor venue surrounded by historic gardens, the Robert Mills Carriage House offers flexibility for receptions, meetings, dinners, and special events in the heart of downtown Columbia.

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Gardens of the Woodrow Wilson Family Home

An intimate and distinctive setting for meetings, receptions, dinners, and small gatherings. The Woodrow Wilson Family Home offers historic character and modern amenities in a space that feels personal and welcoming.

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‘The grounds of Hampton Preston and Robert Mills are true hidden gems in Columbia. Historic Columbia offers stunning venues that provide the perfect backdrop for couples planning their weddings. We always enjoy collaborating with Historic Columbia and celebrating in their beautiful settings.’

—Meagan Warren

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