Historic Holidays
Historic Holidays
Celebrate the season with Historic Columbia and enjoy traditions of the past, and special events sure to make your holidays historic!
Holiday House Tours
Nov. 14 - Jan. 5
Guests are invited to see a variety of holiday decorations and experience past traditions at the Robert Mills House and the Hampton-Preston Mansion between Thursday, November 14 and Sunday, January 5. Tour guides will provide stories of holidays past in Columbia and discuss how families decorated and entertained during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Tours will be offered Wednesday – Saturday at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Candlelight Tours
Friday, Dec. 6
Join Historic Columbia for a special holiday evening touring the Hampton-Preston Mansion and Robert Mills House by candlelight. Learn about traditions of the past as musicians play selections from the 19th century. Tickets include entry to both house museums as well as free, takeaway crafts for both adults and children. Attendees will have exclusive access to Historic Columbia’s pop-up Holiday Shop featuring plants and small gifts that are perfect for friends and family.
Visit the Gift Shop
at Robert Mills
Nestled in the shadow of the Robert Mills House, Historic Columbia's Gift Shop has something for everyone, from local gifts and food products to home décor and more. Give the gift of HC membership or unique Columbia goods. The Gift Shop is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Watch this video from 2019 to learn more about our Holiday House Tours!