Schedule A Tour
Historic Columbia Foundation welcomes school tours and works closely with teachers to craft the perfect program for your class or classes.Scheduling a school trip to Historic Columbia Foundation is easy. Review the tour information and choose one or more. Then call Historic Columbia Foundation and register. You may also download and print a registration form for Historic Columbia Foundation school tours and mail/fax it to Historic Columbia Foundation.
SCHOOL TOUR RATES
$3.00 per student
One chaperone is free for every 10 students
($3.00 per extra adult)
Two House Tours
$5.00 per student
$5.00 per extra adult
One chaperone is free for every 10 students
($3.00 per extra adult)
Two House Tours
$5.00 per student
$5.00 per extra adult
HOMESCHOOL TOUR RATES
$3.00 per student
(6 –17 years old)
$3.00 per adult
(6 –17 years old)
$3.00 per adult
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To receive these rates teachers must schedule school visits at least two weeks in advance.
Additional Information
- Each house museum tour takes about an hour. Length of specialty tours can vary. If you wish to visit the Museum Shop, please plan for an additional half hour. Please contact the visitor coordinator (aposner@historiccolumbia.org) to discuss any time constraints.
- One chaperone (18 years or older) per 10 students is required for admission. One chaperone per five students is recommended for grades K – 2.
- After registration is completed, teachers will receive written confirmation for your tour. Please bring this written confirmation with you to ensure the group rate.
- Historic Columbia Foundation does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities. Reserved parking is available near the Museum Shop. Please note, only the first floor of the Woodrow Wilson Family Home (this site is currently closed due to restoration) and basement of the Mann-Simons Cottage are wheelchair accessible. The other historic homes have outside steps and interior staircases.
Lesson Plans/Additional Materials
Upon registration, teachers are encouraged to visit our Teachers’ Resources webpage to download Teacher Resource Guides for offered tours. Teachers with questions or desiring information should contact the Education Coordinator.
Please utilize these materials to help enhance your students’ visit to Historic Columbia Foundation.
Parking
Parking is free and located next to the Museum Shop. Free parking for school and chartered buses is located on the 1600 Block of Blanding Street.
Delays and Cancellations
If you are delayed on your schedule tour day, please notify Historic Columbia Foundation immediately at 803.252.1770. If you need to cancel your tour, please provide prompt notification. In the event of weather related school closing, cancellations are automatic and fully refundable.
Weather
Tours are held rain or shine.
Dress
While significant portions of the tours are held inside, they may also require walking from site to site. Students should dress appropriately and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Lunch
Students may eat lunch in the Carriage House next to the Museum Shop. Weather permitting, students may also eat lunch on the grounds of the historic homes. Public restrooms are available.
General Rules
- Backpacks are not allowed inside house museums
- Pens are not allowed inside the house museums
- No food, drink or gum allowed inside house museums
- Chaperones must remain with students at all times
- Cameras and video cameras are not permitted inside house museums
For more information or to schedule a tour please contact
ANN POSNER
Coordinator of Visitor and Volunteer Services
803.252.1770 ext. 24
aposner@historiccolumbia.org
Coordinator of Visitor and Volunteer Services
803.252.1770 ext. 24
aposner@historiccolumbia.org