Planned Garden Visits
Planned Garden Visits
Planned Garden Visits
Historic Columbia's gardens and historic venues provide a beautiful backdrop for engagement photos, family portraits, bridal portraits, elopements, and other photography sessions.
Complimentary Garden Visits
Visits are free when they meet the following guidelines:
- 15 people or fewer
- 45 minutes or less
- During public garden hours (see below)
Before You Visit
Please complete our Garden Visit Notification Form before your visit. This allows us to notify you of any scheduled rentals, maintenance work, or programs that may impact access to the gardens.
Visits Requiring a Rental Fee
An hourly rental fee applies when a visit meets any of the following:
- More than 15 people
- Longer than 45 minutes
- Outside of public garden hours (see below)
- Photoshoots in indoor spaces
For questions about larger gatherings, photography projects, or ceremonies, please contact our rentals team.
Public Garden Hours
Create your historic event, today.
Reach Out to our Rentals Team
Click the button below to request more information about renting one of our properties. You can also contact our rental department at (803) 252-7742 ext. 11 or email us at rentals@historiccolumbia.org.