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School’s Almost Out for Summer! Sign up for HCF’s Time Travel Summer Camp!

Posted on May 15, 2013 by historiccolumbia

School’s out for summer! Let Historic Columbia Foundation keep your children entertained this summer. Join us for our Time Travel Summer Camp June 24-28 or July 8-12 for a week-long history adventure. HCF has a week worth of games and … Continue reading →

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HCF Hosts Victorian Ladies Tea Party for Girl Scouts May 11 and 18!

Posted on May 8, 2013 by historiccolumbia

Girl Scouts are invited to take a step back in time with Historic Columbia Foundation at the annual Victorian Ladies Tea Party held at Seibels House, Columbia’s oldest remaining home, on Saturdays May 11 and May 18. Girl Scouts will … Continue reading →

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Richard Burts & Local Projects Recognized at HCF’s 2013 Preservation Awards Luncheon!

Posted on May 8, 2013 by historiccolumbia

To celebrate the accomplishments of local architectural, construction and rehabilitation projects, Historic Columbia Foundation held its annual Preservation Awards Luncheon on Thursday, May 2, at City Art. Local preservation activist and developer Richard Burts was surprised with the Preservation Leadership … Continue reading →

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HCF’s Annual Moonlight Cemetery and Iconography Tours at Elmwood Cemetery Return May 9!

Posted on May 8, 2013 by historiccolumbia

One hundred and sixty years of history will come to life during Historic Columbia Foundation’s annual Cemetery Tours offered on the second Thursday of the month April through September. One of Columbia’s oldest cemeteries, there are centuries of stories etched … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide From the Gift Shop at Robert Mills!

Posted on April 30, 2013 by historiccolumbia

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and HCF has the perfect little shop to pick up a special gift for mom this year! Visit us at the Gift Shop at Robert Mills and check your Mother’s Day shopping off … Continue reading →

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Famously Historic Cemetery Tour Ticket Giveaway!

Posted on April 29, 2013 by historiccolumbia

Historic Columbia Foundation is giving away four tickets to one of our monthly Cemetery Tours, a prize value of $40! One lucky winner and three guests of his or her choice will enjoy one of our ‘Famously Historic’ tours at … Continue reading →

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Make Mother’s Day Special with Brunch and the Second Sunday Stroll at HCF!

Posted on April 26, 2013 by historiccolumbia

Treat mom to a delicious meal with a view of some of Columbia’s most beautiful gardens this Mother’s Day at Historic Columbia Foundation’s Mother’s Day Brunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 12 at Seibels House & Garden. … Continue reading →

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Visit Historic Columbia Foundation’s Famously Green Gardens for Earth Day!

Posted on April 22, 2013 by historiccolumbia

Today is Earth Day and Historic Columbia Foundation wants to invite you to explore our beautiful gardens and see what’s in bloom at our properties this spring! Spring is one of the best times to be outdoors, and what better … Continue reading →

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HCF Recognizes Local Preservation Projects at 2013 Preservation Awards Luncheon

Posted on April 19, 2013 by historiccolumbia

Join Historic Columbia Foundation this May during National Historic Preservation Month to celebrate the accomplishments of local architectural, construction and rehabilitation projects at the annual Preservation Awards Luncheon on Thursday, May 2, 2013. For decades Historic Columbia has recognized local … Continue reading →

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Historic Columbia Foundation and CA Johnson High School To Hold Learning Our History, Shaping Our Future

Posted on April 12, 2013 by historiccolumbia

Historic Columbia Foundation and CA Johnson High School will hold Learning Our History, Shaping Our Future: CA Johnson Community History Day from 2 pm to 5 pm on Saturday, April 20 at CA Johnson High School. The free event features, … Continue reading →

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