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Support

Your support helps us preserve the landmarks and relationships that make our community feel like home. We are able to preserve and promote Columbia and Richland County's history because of our members, donors, and volunteers. Your support makes a difference.

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The best way to support Historic Columbia is to join! Memberships start at just $50 and include perks like members-only events and discounts.

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Your donation allows us to create fun, educational programs and advocate for historic preservation in our community.

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Volunteer

Our volunteers serve as docents and help us with all kinds of special events. Volunteering with Historic Columbia is a great way to meet people in your city!

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Membership Levels

  • Early access to select ticketed events
  • Discounted tickets for programs and events
  • Free admission to Historic House Museum tours
  • 30% discount on books from USC Press
  • Subscription to Historic Columbia's print newsletter
Individual $50
  • Benefits above for one adult, plus
  • Two guest passes for Historic House Museum tours

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Household $75
  • Benefits above for two adults + children in household, plus
  • A total of four guest passes for Historic House Museum tours

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Friend $125
  • Household benefits, plus
  • Exclusive member-only access to new exhibits & Behind-The-Scenes Tours
  • Admission to Southeast Reciprocal Museum Membership Program and North American Reciprocal Museum Membership Program

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Advocate $250
  • Friend benefits, plus
  • 1 gift membership (Household level)
  • 10% off of a Historic Columbia rental

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Steward $500
  • Advocate benefits, plus
  • A total of six guest passes for Historic House Museum tours

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Benefactor $1,000
  • Steward benefits, plus
  • Private tour of a house museum
  • 20% off a Historic Columbia rental

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Sustaining $2,500
  • Benefactor benefits, plus
  • A customized Historic Columbia experience package suited to your interests
  • Email our Director of Advancement to customize your package

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Palladium +$25

Add Palladium for just $25 and get:

  • Additional discounts on Palladium events
  • Free admission to Renovation Rodeos
  • Networking opportunities at happy hours and mixers

 

Membership Opportunities

  • Become a Member

    Your membership supports our mission and gives you opportunities to learn and connect with history and other engaged community members.

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  • Renew Your Membership

    Thank you for supporting Historic Columbia last year! Will you continue to join us in preserving local history this year? 

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  • Corporate Membership

    Corporate membership ensures that we are able to promote and preserve our local history. 

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Volunteer

Spend as little as nine hours per month or volunteer each week with us fulfilling our mission to nurture, support and protect the historical and cultural heritage of Columbia through programs of education, advocacy and preservation.

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Administrative Offices
1601 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Tours
All historic house and garden tours start at the Welcome Center at Robert Mills.
1616 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Questions? Call (803) 252-7742.

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