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Scroll our calendar to find the perfect events during your stay or plan your stay around one of our fantastic events. With substantial diversity and community pride, there’s an event every weekend; festivals every month. There’s something for everyone in the family… food festivals, arts and entertainment showcases, cultural, historical and contemporary events. Holiday happenings for every season including the July Celebration on Lake Murray a top 10 Southeast Event. With so many events to offer, you will probably have to extend your stay in Lake Murray Country.

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Free Sundays Presented by Richland County | Robert Mills House

The Historic Robert Mills House 1616 Blanding Street, Columbia

The third Sunday of the month, residents of Richland and Lexington counties are invited to tour of one of Historic Columbia’s house museums for FREE thanks to Richland County, with support from HC Board Liaison, Councilwoman Gretchen Barron! This month’s featured house is the Robert Mills House. Now named the Robert Mills House in honor of its […]

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Event Series Noon Debrief

Noon Debrief – SC Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum

SC Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum 301 Gervais Street, Columbia

The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum hosts the Noon Debrief lecture series. In this series, we host speakers on various topics related to our state's proud military history. Talks begin on the scheduled day at noon and last for approximately forty-five minutes plus additional time for a question-and-answer session. Bring a lunch and enjoy […]

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Event Series First Sunday – SC State Museum $1 Admission

First Sunday – SC State Museum $1 Admission

SC State Museum 301 Gervais Street, Columbia

General admission is only $1 for guests on the first Sunday of every month!   First Sunday Ticket Pricing General admission to the South Carolina State Museum is only $1 for guests on First Sunday!* Included in general admission, guests can explore four floors of South Carolina art, cultural history, natural history and science/technology, including […]

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Event Series Birdwatching in the Gardens

Birdwatching in the Gardens

The Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens 1615 Blanding Street, Columbia

Grab your binoculars to join Historic Columbia and local birder John Tjaarda for a free, guided bird walk around the Hampton-Preston Gardens to learn about the many local and migratory birds in Columbia. With the Hampton-Preston gardens playing host to over 100 bird species over the course of the year, participants will learn how to […]

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History of Forest Acres with Historic Columbia

Richland Library Cooper 5317 North Trenholm Road, Columbia

Step into the past with Richland Library and Historic Columbia's research coordinator, Rebecca Woodruff, as she shares the captivating history of Forest Acres, the "city within a city" established in 1935. Join us at the Richland Library Cooper branch for an engaging program where we'll unveil a new sign showcasing the area's rich heritage. Share your own […]

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Free Sundays Presented by Richland County | Modjeska Monteith Simkins House

Modjeska Monteith Simkins House 2025 Marion Street, Columbia

The third Sunday of the month, residents of Richland and Lexington counties are invited to tour of one of Historic Columbia’s house museums for FREE thanks to Richland County! This month’s featured property is the Modjeska Monteith Simkins House. Built between 1890 and 1895, this one-story cottage was home to Modjeska Monteith Simkins from 1932 until her […]

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Friends of the Museum Annual Fundraiser at Lexington County Museum

Lexington County Museum 231 Fox Street, Lexington

The Friends of the Lexington County Museum invite you to its annual fundraiser which will be held on April 20, 2024 from 6 pm to 9 pm on the grounds of the Lexington County Museum, located at 231 Fox Street in downtown Lexington. This year’s fundraiser will focus on the newly created strategic plan and […]

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Event Series Historically Speaking Presentations with Lexington County Museum

Historically Speaking Presentations with Lexington County Museum

Lexington County Main Library 5440 Augusta Road, Lexington

Come out to the Lexington Library to learn about the rich history of Lexington County. Each month, museum staff members will discuss a different aspect of Lexington County history. For more information, please call the museum at 803-359-8369 or email us at [email protected]

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Event Series First Sunday – SC State Museum $1 Admission

First Sunday – SC State Museum $1 Admission

SC State Museum 301 Gervais Street, Columbia

General admission is only $1 for guests on the first Sunday of every month!   First Sunday Ticket Pricing General admission to the South Carolina State Museum is only $1 for guests on First Sunday!* Included in general admission, guests can explore four floors of South Carolina art, cultural history, natural history and science/technology, including […]

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Event Series University Hill Walking Tour

University Hill Walking Tour

The Graduate Hotel 1619 Pendleton Street, Columbia

Established between 1885 and 1950, the University Hill neighborhood features homes with a mix of architectural styles and designs from prominent regional and local architects. As one of the oldest residential communities in Columbia, this neighborhood has continued to be shaped and defined by urban renewal and the University of South Carolina’s eastward expansion. Bounded […]

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Event Series Birdwatching in the Gardens

Birdwatching in the Gardens

The Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens 1615 Blanding Street, Columbia

Grab your binoculars to join Historic Columbia and local birder John Tjaarda for a free, guided bird walk around the Hampton-Preston Gardens to learn about the many local and migratory birds in Columbia. With the Hampton-Preston gardens playing host to over 100 bird species over the course of the year, participants will learn how to […]

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