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 […]
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 […]
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged but not required. Join Historic Columbia and Columbia Green to celebrate the Columbia Canopy Project's Community Celebration in the Prescott Manor / Ames Village Community. The Columbia Canopy Project commemorates the leaders of historically marginalized communities and addresses the impacts of structural racism […]
Join Historic Columbia for a stroll down Main Street. Participants will learn about the architecture and history of buildings along the 1300-1700 blocks of Main Street. The tour begins and ends at Boyd Plaza at the Columbia Museum of Art and will last approximately 75 minutes.
Nothing ushers in Spring like a soiree. On May 16, 2024, gather with staff, volunteers, and members in commemorating Preservation Month through Historic Columbia’s annual preservation awards ceremony at the Pool at 701 Whaley—the recipient of a rehabilitation award in 2022. Please join us for drinks and light hors d'oeuvres followed by the awards presentation. […]
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 […]
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 […]
THIS SOLD OUT EVENT IS RESCHEDULED FROM APRIL 4. In the event of favorable weather, additional tickets will be on sale at the venue for $20. Performers from the South Carolina Philharmonic will join Historic Columbia to present a beautiful concert of light classics in the gardens at The Museum of Reconstruction Era at the Woodrow Wilson Family Home. Please plan […]
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 […]
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 […]
Free | Palladium Members Join Palladium on Thursday, June 13, 2024, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. to view a newly renovated home located in Wales Garden near Five Points. Attendees of this Renovation Rodeo will have the unique chance to tour the home and learn about its history and renovation process. Light refreshments will be served. This is a private […]
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged but not required. Join Historic Columbia and Columbia Green to celebrate the Columbia Canopy Project's Community Celebration in the Greenview Community. The Columbia Canopy Project commemorates the leaders of historically marginalized communities and addresses the impacts of structural racism through neighborhood histories and […]
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, visit the Hampton-Preston Mansion. Wealthy Columbia merchant Ainsley Hall and his wife, Sarah, had this mansion built […]
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged but not required. Community Celebration in the Lower Waverly / MLK Community. The Columbia Canopy Project commemorates the leaders of historically marginalized communities and addresses the impacts of structural racism through neighborhood histories and memorial trees. This event will include brief remarks and […]
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 […]