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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’s Woodrow Wilson Family Home is SC’s Only Presidential Site

Posted on February 18, 2013 by historiccolumbia

Happy Presidents Day! Did you know that Historic Columbia is the steward of South Carolina’s only presidential site, the Woodrow Wilson Family Home on Hampton Street? This distinctive circa-1872 Italian villa-style residence was once home to the United State’s 28th … Continue reading →

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‘Famously Hot’ Chili Cook-Off Ticket Giveaway!

Posted on February 7, 2013 by historiccolumbia

The Palladium Society of Historic Columbia Foundation is giving away two tickets to their upcoming 15th Annual Chili Cook-Off (Saturday, February 23), a prize value of $50! One lucky winner and a guest of his or her choice will enjoy … Continue reading →

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Volunteer for the Color Run and help Historic Columbia Foundation!

Posted on February 6, 2013 by historiccolumbia

  The Color Run is coming to Columbia on Saturday, March 2, and Historic Columbia Foundation is a charity partner for the event! We need your help – The Color Run needs volunteers, and for every volunteer we recruit, HCF gets … 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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50th Birthday Celebration Ticket Giveaway!

Posted on October 11, 2012 by historiccolumbia

Historic Columbia Foundation is giving away two tickets to their upcoming 50th Birthday Celebration (11.9.12), a prize value of $150! One lucky winner and a guest of his or her choice will enjoy this fabulous cocktail party featuring food stations, retro cocktails, … Continue reading →

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Historic Columbia Foundation Awarded IMLS Museums for America Federal Grant for Mann-Simons Project

Posted on August 2, 2012 by historiccolumbia

COLUMBIA, SC (July 17, 2012) – Historic Columbia Foundation was awarded a $141,047 federal grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services in support of the Mann-Simonscommunity engagement project. HCF was one of 152 projects from more than 450 applicants … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Gift Ideas from Historic Columbia Foundation

Posted on June 13, 2012 by historiccolumbia

Father’s Day is just around the corner! Shop Historic Columbia Foundation for the perfect gift for your loved one. Shop local and tax free and know your purchase helps fund local preservation and education efforts. The Museum Shop is conveniently … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Historic Columbia Foundation’s Annual Preservation Awards To be Held on May 24, 2012 at 701 Whaley

Posted on May 22, 2012 by laura_admin

Columbia, SC (May 22, 2012) – Several local projects will be recognized for their preservation efforts during Historic Columbia Foundation’s Annual Preservation Awards on Thursday, May 24.  In honor of the Foundation’s 50th Anniversary, the Preservation Matters:  50 Years of … Continue reading →

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Kick-Off Your Weekend With Some Famously Hot History at HCF’s Happy Hour Tours of Main Street

Posted on May 9, 2012 by laura_admin

Gather your friends and colleagues and start your weekend off with some famously hot Main Street history. Historic Columbia Foundation is celebrating Preservation Month this May with a series of Friday evening Happy Hour History Tours of Main Street. THIS … Continue reading →

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