Category Archives: Press Releases

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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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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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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SCETV To Air Historic Columbia Foundation 50th Anniversary Documentary

Posted on April 12, 2013 by historiccolumbia

For more than 50 years, Historic Columbia Foundation has nurtured, supported and protected the historical and cultural heritage of Columbia and its environs through programs of advocacy, education and preservation. To commemorate the yearlong celebration of its 50th anniversary, the … Continue reading →

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Historic Columbia Foundation Offers Guided Bus Tour of Downtown Columbia

Posted on April 5, 2013 by historiccolumbia

Do you know the history and stories of Columbia’s most popular downtown sites? Join Historic Columbia Foundation for the Second Sunday Roll: Heart of Columbia Bus Tour on Sunday, April 14 at 2 p.m.  This tour highlights a variety of significant sites in downtown Columbia, … Continue reading →

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HCF’s Cemetery Tours Start April 11!

Posted on March 26, 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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Historic Columbia Offers Happy Hour History Tours of Five Points Every Friday in April

Posted on March 19, 2013 by historiccolumbia

Historic Columbia Foundation is serving up a capital city cocktail that is one part happy hour and two parts history during the Happy Hour History Tours of Five Points. Every Friday in April at 5:30 pm HCF will lead a … Continue reading →

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