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 […]
Come and enjoy the Southeast's largest Rosé Festival in it's ninth year! Drink Pink Rosé is dedicated to great wine, delicious food and music. Guests will enjoy sipping an assortment of fabulous rosé wines, while savoring the delicious food of chef Kristian Niemi from restaurants Bourbon and Black Rooster. Niemi will be cooking 3 different […]
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 […]
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 […]
The 26th annual South Carolina Oyster Festival will take place on the grounds of Hampton-Preston. Steamed oysters will be for sale by the bucket. You’ll also be able to enjoy oyster shooters, fried oysters, and oyster gumbo! All of these delicious dishes will be available for purchase once inside the festival. If oysters are not your […]