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Tuesday, January 22nd
12 — 1 p.m.
Research Roundtable | Babcock Building
Free for members
$5 for non-members
Seibels House : 1601 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Attend our monthly Research Roundtable programs to learn more about Historic Columbia’s research initiatives.
Recently, one of Columbia’s most iconic structures – the Babcock Building on the grounds of the former South Carolina State Hospital Bull Street campus – was threatened by fire. Join Historic Columbia’s Director of Cultural Resources, John Sherrer, as he explores the history of this venerable building. Participants are welcome to bring their lunch to this program.
Upcoming Adult Education Events
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Wednesday, February 5th: 12 — 1 p.m.
Knowledge at Noon | The Warming Kitchen Unlocked
Join Historic Columbia Curator of History Becca Woodruff and University of South Carolina Distinguished Professor of History Mark Smith as they discuss the new exhibit, “ Heat and Hardship: The Hidden Labor of Enslaved Cooks.” Funded by South Carolina Humanities, this exhibit relies heavily on audio and tactile interactives to...
13 Feb
Thursday, February 13th: 5:30 — 7 p.m.
Columbia Conversations | The Cost of the Vote
1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Join Historic Columbia for a talk and book signing by Carolyn Click. Her new book, The Cost of the Vote: George Elmore and the Battle for the Ballot, centers on George Elmore and the activists and lawyers who successfully challenged the all-white primary in South Carolina. Although Elmore’s court challenge...
