Category Archives: Tours

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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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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Historic Columbia’s Monthly Cemetery Tours Unearth Elmwood History

Posted on April 8, 2013 by historiccolumbia

Historic Columbia Foundation is using its famously historic expertise to give visitors an inspired look into the history of one of Columbia’s oldest cemeteries, Elmwood Cemetery! HCF’s annual Cemetery Tours begin this Thursday, April 11 and are a perfect after-work … 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 Mixes History, Food & Fun with its Happy Hour History Tours!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by historiccolumbia

Historic Columbia Foundation is making an afternoon splash with the return of its Happy Hour History Tours! Every Friday during the month of April, HCF will host a guided walking tour of the downtown Five Points district, which also features appetizers, drink … 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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Mann-Simons Outdoor Museum Gets New Interactive Wayside Signage

Posted on February 20, 2013 by historiccolumbia

Historic Columbia Foundation is pleased to announce the completion of the Mann-Simons Outdoor Museum with the addition of interactive wayside signage and a new website, launched on February 13. “The installation of the wayside signage and the QR codes they … 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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