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Tuesday, June 25th

10 a.m. — 12 p.m.

Robin's Retirement Celebration

Free. Pre-registration is recommended, but not required.

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Robert Mills House & Gardens : 1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

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Join Historic Columbia in celebrating the remarkable career of Executive Director Robin Waites! After 22 years of dedicated service, Robin is retiring at the end of June, and we couldn't be more excited to honor her contributions to this organization and our community at-large.

On Tuesday, June 25, a brief program highlighting her decades of accomplishments will feature remarks from an esteemed group of special guests. Light refreshments—including many of Robin’s favorite local snacks—will be served at the end of the program. Don't miss this opportunity to express your gratitude and well wishes to Robin as she embarks on her next chapter!

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The program will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 25, on the lawn at the Robert Mills House. This rain-or-shine event will be held outdoors under a tent.

  • Parking

    We anticipate a large crowd for this event, so please allow time to park and walk to the Robert Mills House. Attendees should utilize street parking surrounding the Robert Mills House and follow all posted parking signs. 

    For those needing handicapped accessible parking, please use the gravel lot accessible via Henderson Street (across from Township Auditorium).

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    This event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required.

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    reservations@historiccolumbia.org 
    (803) 252-7742 ext. 23

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