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Sunday, October 8th
11:15 a.m. — 1:30 p.m.
Tour of the Hebrew Benevolent Society Cemetery
Hebrew Benevolent Society Cemetery : 714 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Join HC for our Second Sunday Stroll through the Hebrew Benevolent Society Cemetery. Participants will experience almost two centuries worth of history exploring the grounds of the Hebrew Benevolent Society Cemetery. During the tour, visitors will learn about Jewish life in Columbia in the antebellum, pre-World War II, and post-World War II eras and hear the interesting stories those interred at this historic place of rest. Tours last one hour and begin at the cemetery’s entrance. There will be two tour times, at 11:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The 11:15 a.m. tour is sold out.
Buy tickets for the 12:30 p.m. tour
Second Sunday Strolls provide a guided tour for many of the neighborhoods featured in Historic Columbia’s online tours. Learn more here.
Upcoming Sunday Strolls
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Sunday, February 23rd: 1 — 2:30 p.m.
1800 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Join Historic Columbia for a stroll through the Arsenal Hill neighborhood. Established in 1842, Arsenal Hill became a desirable residential area for white elites during the antebellum era and then for middle- and working-class Black residents during the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Participants will learn how these residences, combined with spiritual, educational, and governmental institutions, resulted in an eclectic mix of architecture and dynamic community histories.
16 Mar
Sunday, March 16th: 1 — 2:30 p.m.
900 Abbeville Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Join Historic Columbia for a stroll through the Elmwood Park neighborhood. Established in 1904 as a suburb of Columbia, Elmwood Park stands today as one of the city's most architecturally intact neighborhoods. Participants will learn about different architectural forms and some of the notable residents who once called this neighborhood home.
23 Mar
Sunday, March 23rd: 1 — 2:30 p.m.
900 Abbeville Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Join Historic Columbia for a stroll through the Elmwood Park neighborhood. Established in 1904 as a suburb of Columbia, Elmwood Park stands today as one of the city's most architecturally intact neighborhoods. Participants will learn about different architectural forms and some of the notable residents who once called this neighborhood home.
27 Apr
Sunday, April 27th: 1 — 2:30 p.m.
1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Explore the Congaree Vista with Historic Columbia.
18 May
Sunday, May 18th: 1 — 2:30 p.m.
1515 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Explore Main Street with Historic Columbia.
29 Jun
Sunday, June 29th: 1 — 2:30 p.m.
800 Abelia Road, Columbia, SC 29205
Explore Heathwood with Historic Columbia.