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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.

Become a Member

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

Donate

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

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!

Membership Levels

  • Exclusive members-only access to new exhibits and Behind-The-Scenes Tours of new restoration projects
  • Free admission to historic house museums
  • 10% discount at the Gift Shop at Robert Mills
  • Early access to select ticketed events
  • Discounts on programs and special events
  • Subscription to newsletter

Individual $50

  • Benefits above for one adult
  • Two guest passes for house tours

Household $75

  • Benefits above for 2 adults + children in household
  • Four guest passes for tours

Friend $125

  • Household benefits
  • Admission to Southeast Reciprocal Museum Membership Program

Advocate $250

  • Friend benefits
  • 20% discount at the Gift Shop at Robert Mills
  • Complimentary magazine subscription

Steward $500

  • Advocate benefits
  • Six guest passes for tours
  • One gift membership
  • Private tour of house museums (upon request)
  • 10% discount on one rental of the Seibels House & Gardens

Benefactor $1,000

  • Steward benefits
  • One gift membership
  • 20% discount on one rental of the Seibels House & Gardens
  • Two tickets for the Holiday Tours of Homes
  • Recognition in Newsletter

Patron $2,500

  • Benefactor benefits
  • Southeastern reciprocal museum membership program
  • Complimentary magazine subscription
  • 20% discount museum shop
  • 10 guest passes
  • Two gift memberships
  • 50% discount on one rental of Seibels House & Garden
  • Private tour of house museums
  • Four Holiday Tour passes

Sustaining Supporter $5,000

  • Patron benefits
  • 20 guest passes
  • Two gift memberships
  • One free full day rental of Seibels House & Garden
  • Private tour of house museums
  • Six Holiday Tour passes
  • Special discount on rental of the Robert Mills Carriage House & Gardens or the Gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion

Palladium +$25

Add a Palladium membership for just $25

 


Coming Soon! Monthly Payment Opportunities

Support Historic Columbia through recurring payments. You'll get the same membership benefits with all of the ease of fix-it-and-forget-it payments spread out across the year. Contact Margaret Bauknight if you'd like to receive more information on our upcoming membership payment options.

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.

    Yes, I want to join!

  • Renew Your Membership

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

    Yes, I want to renew!       

  • Corporate Membership

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

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  • Teacher Membership

    Share our history with your students and enjoy additional benefits as a teacher member of Historic Columbia.

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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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Historic Columbia

© 2023 Historic Columbia

Administrative Offices
1601 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201

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

Questions? Call (803) 252-7742.

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