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Membership

When you join Historic Columbia, you become our partner in advocacy and education. United as a group, we are powerful in advocating for the preservation of historic buildings and places that accentuate Columbia's uniqueness.

  • Architecture Aficionados
  • Community Connectors
  • Gardeners
  • History Buffs
  • Hometown Heroes

Why Join?

“I love old, historic buildings.”

Your membership helps us preserve older buildings throughout the city and offer resources that help developers and homeowners restore those buildings properly.

Why Join?

“I want to meet people and network.”

As a member, you’ll have a chance to socialize at our most popular events. Historic Columbia is a great way to “plug in” to the city’s professional network.

Why Join?

“I’m interested in horticulture.”

Your membership dollars help us create and expand the gardens in our historic properties, and you’ll also be the first to know about tours and programs led by our Director of Grounds.

Why Join?

“I want to learn the history of the city."

Joining Historic Columbia is the best way to connect to the city’s history and help ensure that it’s preserved for the next generation.

Why Join?

“I want Columbia to grow and thrive.”

Preserving older buildings gives our city character and creates a sense of place. Your membership helps support programs that make Columbia a more beautiful - and interesting - place to live!

General Membership

Your membership helps us create educational and entertaining historical programming that pulls people together and builds strong bonds within our community. Plus, as a member, you'll receive all sorts of benefits, including discounts on events, free house tours and special access to behind-the-scenes tours of local preservation efforts!

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General Membership

Palladium Membership

Palladium Membership is a dynamic group of diverse professionals who support the mission of Historic Columbia through educational, social and fundraising initiatives. Each year, Palladium membership raises more than $150,000 to support Historic Columbia's programs and initiatives.

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Corporate Membership

Corporate membership is integral to the vital work of historic preservation and ensuring the quality of life for all parts of our community. As a corporate member, your organization becomes part of a greater preservation and advocacy movement.

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Teacher Membership

With a teacher membership, enjoy all the benefits of a general membership plus discounts and resources for field trips!

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Need to renew your membership? 

We're so glad you've decided to renew your membership. Your ongoing support helps us fulfill our mission of preserving and promoting our local history. Renewing your membership is easy, click the button below and sign in to your membership account. 

Yes, I'd like to renew!

Questions?

Contact CHarles Calhoun, our Development Coordinator, by phone at 803.252.7742 x 15 or by email at ccalhoun@historiccolumbia.org.

Member Spotlight

Isabelle Mandell

Columbia is my place. I grew up here, I’ve raised two children here, I’ve lived in my Old Shandon neighborhood for nearly 17 years. I love my city. If you value this city and the stories of this city, then you should join me in being a member of Historic Columbia.

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Historic Columbia

© 2022 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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