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Heat and Hardship

Visit Historic Columbia’s New “Test Kitchen”

By: Katharine Allen, Director of Outreach & Engagement

Wednesday, January 15th 2025

Barred Owl in a tree

Soaring to New Heights

Friday, January 3rd 2025

In January 2024, Historic Columbia introduced its Birdwatching in the Gardens program—a monthly bird walk that has taken flight as a standout success during its first year. Typically held on the second Thursday of each month in the lush gardens of the Hampton-Preston Mansion, this free, guided program offers participants...

4017 Devereaux Road

Renovation Rodeo | Kilbourne Park

By: Staff, Historic Columbia

Thursday, November 14th 2024

Palladium presented Renovation Rodeo | Kilbourne Park on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Nearly 40 guests toured this circa-1940 home while enjoying beer from Columbia Craft Brewing Company, wine courtesy of Republic National Distributing Company, and delicious food from Something Small Catering. This event was proudly...

Robert Mills 2024

Robert Mills House Renovations

Thursday, December 26th 2024

Past Forward Award Recipients

Historic Columbia Wins Prestigious National Historic Preservation Award

By: John Sherrer, Director of Preservation

Monday, October 28th 2024

Photo of Suzanne Brooks

Suzanne Brooks Named Executive Director of Historic Columbia

Wednesday, August 21st 2024

Local advocate for historic preservation, affordable housing, and neighborhood revitalization, Suzanne Brooks has a history of engaging community stakeholders to preserve regional history and ensure all stories are heard.

M.H. Berry Furniture sign. Dark background with lighter grey lettering.

Quest for a Berry is Finally Fruitful

By: Rachel Gregor

Wednesday, July 31st 2024

Image above: Milo Berry Shop Sign (HCF2024.3.1). Berry operated at 107 Main Street from the mid-1870s to the early 1880s. This small metal sign may have been used to mark the front door of Berry’s shop. It is human nature to get excited about new additions to one’s home. Typically...

Something Small Catering

Discovering the Flavors of History

By: Staff, Historic Columbia

Tuesday, August 13th 2024

537 Santee Avenue

Renovation Rodeo | Wales Garden

By: Staff, Historic Columbia

Friday, June 14th 2024

Palladium presented Renovation Rodeo | Wales Garden on Thursday, June 13, 2024, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Over 40 guests toured this circa-1931 property while enjoying beer from Peak Drift Brewing Company, wine courtesy of Republic National Distributing Company, and delicious food from Something Small Catering. This event was proudly...