Take a step back in time during a guided tour of one our house museums (listed below). FREE for Historic Columbia Foundation members (join today!).

Hampton-Preston Mansion:
This restored urban estate chronicles the early years of our new nation through the Civil War as experienced by two of Columbia’s planter-class families. Set with family furnishings and artifacts, the mansion depicts the years 1818-1868. More about the Hampton-Preston Mansion...

Mann-Simons Site:
Although only one house stands today, the Mann-Simons site historically was a collection of commercial and domestic spaces owned and operated by the same African-American family from at least 1843 until 1970. The property and its multiple buildings changed considerably over time to better accommodate the needs, tastes, and aspirations of this remarkable family. More about the Mann-Simons Site...

Robert Mills House & Gardens:
Robert Mills, South Carolina's most famous architect, designed this mansion, as well as the Washington Monument and other federal structures in Washington D.C. Built in 1823, this National Historic Landmark serves as a decorative arts and local history museum. More about this house museum...