Program & Event Sponsorship Options
Unlock unparalleled visibility and community engagement for your company by exploring Historic Columbia's event sponsorship opportunities, where your corporate support helps preserve our rich heritage while promoting your brand to a diverse and dedicated audience.
Signature Annual Events Event Series In Kind and Media Sponsorships
Signature Annual Events
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Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture
Held annually in September
Now in its 46th year, Jubilee is more than just a festival – it's a FREE celebration that brings together musicians, artisans, dancers, and storytellers to honor the rich tapestry of South Carolina's Black history and culture.Target audiences
- Black South Carolinians and those interested in Black History
- Families
- Festival enthusiasts
- Arts & culture supporters
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Palladium Silent Auction
Held annually in October
This annual celebration and fundraiser features live music, delicious barbecue, and specialty drinks on the grounds of the Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens. Dozens of unique items are up for auction each year, with all proceeds benefitting Historic Columbia.Target audiences
- Historic Columbia supporters
- Philanthropists
- Socialites and networking professionals
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Trunk or Treat
Held annually in October
All treats, no tricks! Community members and local organizations meet annually on the grounds of the Robert Mills House to pass out candy to local children and play historic games.Target audiences
- Families with children
- Engaged community members
- Schools and community groups
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Candlelight Tours
Held annually in December
At Candlelight Tours, attendees learn about traditions of the past in a spirited environment. Tickets include entry to two house museums lit by candlelight, access to a Holiday Vendor’s Market, and a children’s activity area with free, takeaway crafts.Target audiences
- History enthusiasts
- Holiday tradition admirers
- Cultural explorers
- Families with children
- Arts & culture supporters
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Palladium Tour
Held annually in April
Palladium Tour is a self-guided, self-paced walking tour of a Columbia neighborhood, concluding with a block party where tour participants enjoy food, drinks, live music, and the southern hospitality that defines much of our community.Target audiences
- Young professionals
- History enthusiasts
- Cultural explorers
- Socialites and networking professionals
- Philanthropists
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Preservation Awards
Held annually in May
Each year Historic Columbia celebrates Preservation Month through an awards program recognizing notable examples of preservation, rehabilitation, and restoration projects that have maintained or added to Columbia and Richland County’s historical, architectural, and cultural heritage.Target audiences
- Historic preservation professionals
- Preservation enthusiasts
- Architecture aficionados
- Socialites and networking professionals
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Holiday House Tours
Held annually from mid-November through December
Guests are invited to see a variety of holiday decorations and experience traditions of the past at the Robert Mills House and Hampton-Preston Mansion. Tours are offered 5 days a week through the holiday season.Target audiences
- Locals and tourists
- Holiday event seekers
- History enthusiasts
- School groups
Event Series
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Concert in the Gardens
In partnership with the South Carolina Philharmonic, Historic Columbia presents 4-6 annual concerts of light classics in its gorgeous gardens. Attendees are invited to bring a picnic and enjoy beautiful music in a beautiful environment.
Target audiences
- Music lovers
- Cultural experience seekers
- Nonprofit supporters
- Social groups
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Free Sundays
Every third Sunday of the month, residents of Richland and Lexington counties are invited to tour of one of Historic Columbia’s house museums for FREE thanks to the generosity of an event sponsor. The featured property changes on a monthly basis.
Target audiences
- Families with children
- History enthusiasts
- Locals and tourists
- All socioeconomic levels
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Second Sunday Strolls
On most second Sundays throughout the year, walking history tours are offered of established Columbia landmark areas. Although the route changes each month, the experience of learning about history on foot stays the same.
Target audiences
- History enthusiasts
- Architecture aficionados
- Engaged citizens
- Experience seekers
- Active citizens
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Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Several times per year, Historic Columbia supporters get the first chance to glimpse a sneak peak of commercial rehabilitation projects in progress.
Target audiences
- Preservation enthusiasts
- Architecture aficionados
- Philanthropists
- Socialites and networking professionals
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Renovation Rodeos
Palladium hosts several Renovation Rodeos per year at various homes in Columbia. Guests can hear firsthand accounts about the renovation process and gain insight into the history of the home and neighborhood.
Target audiences
- Real estate admirers
- Architecture aficionados
- Philanthropists
- Socialites and networking professionals
In-Kind and Media Sponsorships
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In-Kind
Festival Tents | Tables, Chairs, & Linens | A/V Equipment | Food | Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
In-Kind sponsors help offset the cost of hosting events. In-Kind sponsors will receive a similar set of benefits as our financial sponsors based on the value of the donation.
Additional information about in-kind sponsorships, if applicable, are available on each event support page linked above.
Contact Rebecca Jacobson, Director of Development, at (803) 252-7742 ext. 12, if you have questions about in-kind sponsorships.
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Media
Print | Digital Media | Television | Radio | Billboards
Media sponsors help us expand our reach and drive event attendance. Media sponsors will receive a similar set of benefits as our financial sponsors based on the value of the donation.
Additional information about media sponsorships, if applicable, are available on each event support page linked above.
Contact Emily Brown, Director of Marketing and Communications, at (803) 252-7742 ext. 17, if you have questions about media sponsorships.
Don’t see what you’re looking for?
Let us know – we’re more than happy to help find a sponsorship opportunity to suit your organization’s needs.
Please contact Rebecca Jacobson, Director of Development, at (803) 252-7742 ext. 12.