Category Archives: Collections

Collection Item of the Month | Jo Jo flask from the South Carolina Dispensary

Posted on July 10, 2012 by historiccolumbia

As the Foundation continues it’s 50th Anniversary Year, we want to give you a closer look into our collection. Historic Columbia Foundation maintains a permanent collection of more than 6,500 historic artifacts.  The collections span the 18th, 19th and early … Continue reading →

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Free Times Features New Artifact and Cemetery Tours in Arts Beat Blog

Posted on March 28, 2012 by laura_admin

The Free Times featured Historic Columbia Foundation’s latest addition to the collection, a circa 1858 Silver Fireman’s Speaking Horn, as well as the upcoming Cemetery Tours in the Arts Beat Blog on March 27. Check out the full article on the … Continue reading →

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The Columbia Star Features Fireman’s Speaking Horn

Posted on March 26, 2012 by laura_admin

Historic Columbia Foundation Receives Rare Artifact March 23, 2012 “Historic Columbia Foundation recently received an exciting addition to its permanent collection of historic artifacts – a circa-1858 silver fireman’s speaking horn. Embossed with images including a fireman’s helmet, axe, pike … Continue reading →

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Historic Columbia Foundation Receives Rare Circa-1858 Silver Fireman’s Speaking Horn in Celebration of the Foundation’s 50th Anniversary

Posted on March 19, 2012 by laura_admin

Columbia, SC (March 19, 2012) – Historic Columbia Foundation recently received an exciting addition to their permanent collection of historic artifacts – a circa-1858 silver fireman’s speaking horn. Embossed with images including a fireman’s helmet, axe, pike and horse-drawn fire … Continue reading →

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