Category Archives: Columbia

Five Reasons You Should Attend the Chili Cook-Off THIS Saturday!

Posted on February 19, 2013 by historiccolumbia

The countdown has begun to this year’s famously hot event (2.23.2013)! We are five days away from The Palladium Society’s 15th Annual Chili Cook-Off and we want you to join in on the fun. This fun-filled evening is an event that will excite the … Continue reading →

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Historic Columbia Foundation is ‘Famously Romantic’ this Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 8, 2013 by historiccolumbia

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and Historic Columbia Foundation is one romantic hotspot! Whether you areplanning a proposal, looking for a special Valentine’s Day gift or looking for a romantic activity, think HCF! Shop at the Gift Shop at Robert Mills for the … Continue reading →

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Historic Columbia Foundation Celebrates Black History Month with Tours, Programs & More!

Posted on February 4, 2013 by historiccolumbia

Historic Columbia Foundation is pleased to premier a new walking tour of the Waverly Neighborhood on Sunday, February 10 at 2 pm. The Waverly walking tour is the newest tour in Historic Columbia Foundation’s monthly Second Sunday Stroll series, as well as the newest … Continue reading →

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Historic Columbia Foundation’s Behind-the-Scenes Tour Series Returns with Tour of Bull Street Campus and SC State Asylum Building

Posted on December 4, 2012 by historiccolumbia

Due to the overwhelming success of this fall’s Behind-the-Scenes Tour Series, Historic Columbia Foundation is offering another tour of the Bull Street Campus and South Carolina State Asylum Building. Tours are sponsored by 2nd Wind Heating & Air Conditioning; Air … Continue reading →

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Preservation Matters: Renovated Brennen Building promises new ‘focal point’ on Main Street

Posted on November 28, 2012 by historiccolumbia

The State newspaper’s Jeff Wilkinson highlighted the recent renovations of Main Street’s Brennen Building in today’s (11.29.12) paper. “The Brennen Building – the oldest building on Columbia’s Main Street, reportedly built circa 1870, and home to the legendary Capitol Cafe … Continue reading →

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Historic Columbia Foundation Makes History at 50th Birthday Celebration!

Posted on November 26, 2012 by historiccolumbia

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us on November 9 at our 50th Birthday Celebration! The event raised $50,000 for Historic Columbia Foundation to continue our mission to nurture, support and protect the historical and cultural … Continue reading →

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Historic Columbia Foundation Offers Guided Walking Tour of Heathwood Neighborhood on Sunday, November 11 at 2 p.m.

Posted on November 1, 2012 by historiccolumbia

Historic Columbia Foundation’s “Second Sunday Strolls” monthly walking tours continue with a guided tour of the historic HeathwoodNeighborhood on Sunday, November 11. Columbia’s Heathwood neighborhood derives its name from Moses Chappell Heath, who established the community east of the city … Continue reading →

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Preservation Matters: Columbia, SC | Planning for the Next Fifty Years: Historic Preservation in Columbia & Richland County, 2012-2062

Posted on October 26, 2012 by historiccolumbia

When Historic Columbia Foundation was established in 1961 the world was a different place. While sounding trite, that statement nonetheless rings true, perhaps in no way more so than in the arena of historic preservation. Consider this. When concerned citizens … Continue reading →

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Historic Columbia Shares Top 10 Local Landmarks in Free Times

Posted on October 17, 2012 by historiccolumbia

In this week’s Free Times, HCF Executive Director Robin Waites shares Historic Columbia’s list of the top 10 local landmarks that are eligible for the City of Columbia’s local landmark designation. Read the full story here, and view our entire list … Continue reading →

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Scarecrows in the Garden Featured on WIS, WLTX and WACH Fox!

Posted on October 15, 2012 by historiccolumbia

For the last five years, Historic Columbia Foundation has offered a FREE Scarecrows in the Garden Exhibit. This year the Hampton-Preston Mansion hosts more than 30 uniquely-crafted scarecrows from area businesses, schools, families and organizations. The family-friendly exhibit has been … Continue reading →

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