Rent a Venue

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Rent a Venue

Let your special event become a memorable occasion at one of our historic homes and gardens.

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.

Rental income allows Historic Columbia to preserve important links to our past for future generations to understand the lives of who came before them.

Gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion

1615 Blanding Street | Columbia, SC 29201

Capacity*

Outdoor maximum capacity of 400

Amenities

Recently renovated property with fresh plantings and elegant design
Extensive back lawn for a ceremony and reception
A fountain garden, surrounded with seating underneath live oak trees
A gazebo garden, with stunning covered gazebo space underneath live oak trees

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Boyd Horticultural Center Greenhouse

1616 Blanding Street | Columbia, SC 29201

Available mid-September through mid-March

Capacity

65 Seated, 130 Reception

Amenities

Stunning greenhouse opened in March 2022
Two restrooms
One prep kitchen (no cooking)
Tables and chairs provided for indoor use only

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Seibels House and Garden

1601 Richland Street | Columbia, SC 29201

Capacity*

Indoor capacity of 80 seated, 150 standing
Indoor and outdoor maximum capacity of 350

Amenities

2 covered porches and 1 open air porch
Ceremony garden with trellises and fountain
2 restrooms and a coat room
Catering prep kitchen

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Robert Mills Carriage House and Gardens

1616 Blanding Street | Columbia, SC 29201

Capacity*

Indoor Carriage House capacity of 50 seated, 100 standing
Indoor and outdoor maximum capacity of 400

Amenities

Fountains, gravel walkways, trellises and benches throughout the property
Carriage House with exposed beams and large barn-style doors
Catering prep kitchen
2 restrooms

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Gardens of the Woodrow Wilson Family Home

1705 Hampton Street | Columbia, SC 29201

This venue is currently undergoing renovations and will be ready to host your event in Spring 2024. Contact our Rental Coordinator to discuss available dates.

Capacity*

Outdoor maximum capacity of 250

Amenities

Peaceful main lawn with swooping fir trees and benches
Additional gravel reception area, complete with tie-down anchors and grapevines
Newly renovated catering prep kitchen
4 newly renovated restrooms

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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.

Weddings

From fun showers to cozy rehearsal dinners, intimate ceremonies and grand receptions—we've got a venue to suit your wedding style and needs.

Frequently Asked

Questions

Our FAQs will provide insight into pricing, deposits, vendors, and much more.

Photoshoots

Learn more about how to schedule a photoshoot at one of our properties.

Rentals Staff

Daisha Calhoun

Rentals Coordinator

(O) 803.252.7742 ext. 11 (C) 803-474-1688

Daisha Calhoun serves Historic Columbia as the Rental Coordinator, overseeing tours and rentals of our four historic properties, as well as the planning and oversight of Historic Columbia events. With a Visual Arts degree and emphasis in Art History, it has allowed me to work in numerous roles within museums and nonprofits that allowed me to find my passion for working with events. I love plants (way too much), cats, reading, painting, and a good Netflix binge!

Kerry Watkins

Rentals Office Coordinator

803.252.7742 ext. 11

Kerry Watkins serves Historic Columbia in the event rentals office, assisting with tours and rentals of our four historic properties, as well as the planning and oversight of Historic Columbia events. She brings a background of event planning and retail management, and holds a degree in Art History from College of Charleston. She loves getting to share our beautiful historic properties with our clients, making sure we provide the perfect setting for each event.