Historic Columbia is getting ready for Autumn and seeking businesses, families, or groups interested in creating scarecrows for display in our gardens.
Celebrate the 31st annual Jubilee: Festival of Heritage with culturally exciting activities including heritage tours, hands-on crafts, music, and vendors.
Guests are invited to take an evening adventure as a costumed guide leads tours through our historic homes by lantern light every fourth Thursday of the month at 8 p.m. from April to September.
Join attorney Richard Mark Gergel for a enlightening discussion on the book by Sir Martin Gilbert.
Sharing Stories: African-American Historic Places
Thursday, September 10 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The Big Apple
1000 Hampton Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Free (donations accepted)
Dr. Bobby Donaldson, professor of History and African –American Studies at the University of S.C., who has done extensive work on Columbia’s Ward One neighborhood, will moderate a panel with individuals representing historic sites and neighborhoods in Columbia and RichlandCounty. Panel discussions include the Mann-Simons archaeology project, HistoricRandolphCemetery, and the Harriett Barber House, all sites preserved for their historical significance. The group will discuss the fascinating stories and lifestyles of the people associated with each site.
Contact Information 803.252.1770 ext. 33 or sblackwell@historiccolumbia.org.
Historic Columbia Foundation | 1601 Richland Street | Columbia, SC 29201 | 803.252.7742