For sheer functionality, what piece of furniture is more essential than the chair? In this program, six leading contemporary designers discuss their technical and aesthetic approaches to making places for

This 60-minute guided tour features the gardens of the Robert Mills House.  Guests can compare and contrast the visual aesthetics of late 18th and 19th century landscape gardening to an

Columbia’s Main Street boasts architectural styles spanning three centuries that speak to the tastes, interests, and aspirations of persons living and working in South Carolina’s second state capital.

Scouts will visit Seibels House, reportedly the oldest home in Columbia. There, girls will have the opportunity to learn about Victorian customs like calling cards and the language of the fan. Scouts

From the antebellum south through the roaring 20s, women and their roles in society changed drastically over the course of a century.  This tour looks into the lives of the women who worked, played, and stayed

Historic Columbia Foundation's on-site archaeologist will host guests as he uncovers the day-to-day history of the Mann-Simons family.  Through artifacts recovered during his excavations at the

Come and see our three  painted quilts that will be installed in front of the Art Center.  Antique quilts will also be on hand for viewing in the Art Center.  Talk to us about preparing a quilt for your home, business or

Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 pm. Enjoy a movie in conjunction with the Titanic exhibit.

The untold story of the self-sacrifice and bravery of the ship’s engineers, stokers and firemen in the face of impending death is

After years of research, Dr. Robert Ballard finally located the ill-fated RMS Titanic, nearly two-and-one-half miles down in the icy Atlantic. This film reveals the spectacular original images and on-location footage

This film showcases the finished products of a number of contemporary designers, objects that directly reflect the ratio of style to practicality unique to their creators. From Marc Sandler's

A tragedy that could have been prevented, the sinking of the Titanic was the result of a long chain of mistakes and fatal human errors that sent the ship and more than half her passengers to their watery graves.

Craft Bar Happy Hour has been bringing local crafters together since June 2011. Based on this informal and unstructured night of crafting once a month, Craft Bar Happy Weekend will connect professional artisans and

Phase 1 of the Woodrow Wilson Family Home rehabilitation is complete.  This tour allows guests the opportunity to visit the stie which is currently under restoration and review the significance of

Historic Columbia Foundation will host guided tours of the Robert Mills Historic District.  Guests can enjoy the charm of this downtown neighborhood as they walk past some of Columbia's oldest

Join Historic Columbia Foundation for their popular tours of one of Columbia's oldest cemeteries, Elmwood Cemetery. Join them before dark (7:30 pm) to study the iconography symbols found on so

Hampton-Preston Mansion:
This restored urban estate chronicles the early years of our new nation through the Civil War as experienced by two of Columbia’s planter-class families. Set with family furnishings and

The Exhibition has been designed with a focus on the legendary RMS Titanic’s compelling human stories as best told through authentic artifacts and extensive room re-creations. Perfume from a maker who was

This special afternoon tea party for children and the special adults in their life will feature crafts, party games and an array of tea party food appealing to children. Guests are encouraged to dress up for the