Visit Historic Columbia

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Welcome Back

Historic Columbia reopened its gardens on June 16 with additional safety measures to protect visitors. Use this page as a resource to check garden hours, review safety requirements, and check future updates about HC's reopening plans.

Located in the heart of the Robert Mills Historic District in downtown Columbia, Historic Columbia's gardens offer 14 acres of striking landscape featuring heirloom plantings inspired from the past two centuries. The gardens are free and open to the public for guests to enjoy both nature and history in one visit.

Before You Visit

Disclaimer: While Historic Columbia has added additional safety measures and requires those visiting its gardens to observe social distancing, any person visiting a public space increases their potential risk of exposure to COVID-19. By visiting Historic Columbia’s gardens, you voluntarily assume these risks. Please be smart and visit our properties in compliance with our guidelines. 

Please read our Frequently Asked Questions page to understand guidelines and requirements for your visit.

Opened June 16!

Gardens

Explore a garden modeled after 19th century English design or the grounds of popular gardens in 19th century Southeastern United States. Historic Columbia's gardens combine beautiful horticultural design with heirloom and native cultivars and plants to maintain historic integrity and benefit the environment.

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In-Person

Ready to visit Historic Columbia's gardens? Whether you want to take a walk in nature (bring your pet!) or enjoy a garden picnic with the family, Historic Columbia's 14 acres of landscaped gardens will open on June 16 for you to explore. Please read our FAQs for more information on how to visit the gardens within our guidelines.
Online

We understand everyone has a different comfort level due to COVID-19. If you're not ready to venture out to a public setting, you can read more about our gardens or search through our garden database for details about specific heirloom plants found in our green spaces.

FAQs

Prepare for Your Visit

Questions?

Read our FAQs to find out everything you need to know before visiting HC's gardens.