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Historic Columbia
| Historic Columbia was founded in 1961 by a group of preservationists determined to save the Robert Mills House. More than four decades later Historic Columbia now manages four historic house museums and their associated artifacts. Through programs of advocacy, education and preservation, Historic Columbia protects, supports and nurtures the historical and cultural heritage of Columbia, South Carolina. For information and tours, go to www.HistoricColumbia.org or call 803-252-1770. | ||
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| The Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens in Midtown Columbia chronicles the early years of our new nation from 1818 to 1868, as experienced by two of Columbia's aristocratic families. | ||
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| The Mann-Simons Cottage was owned by Celia Mann, who purchased her freedom around 1850 and bought this house before the Civil War. Her family lived there for over a hundred years, until the house became a museum. | ||
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| Robert Mills House, 1616 Blanding St., Columbia, SC, was designed by South Carolina's most famous architect, Robert Mills. Built in 1823, this National Historic Landmark was a former Presbyterian Seminary and now serves as a decorative arts and local history museum. | ||
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| The Woodrow Wilson Home in midtown Columbia was home to President Woodrow Wilson from 1871 to 1874. This Tuscan villa-style structure is furnished and decorated with artifacts from that era. | ||
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Ticket Information for House Tours
All Tickets for the House Museums are purchased at the Robert Mills Welcome Center and Museum Shop located at 1616 Blanding Street between Blanding and Taylor on Henderson. The permanent collection consists of approximately 5,000 objects that range from the late 18th century to early 20th century. For more information, go to www.HistoricColumbia.org or call 803-252-1770.
Single Admission (per person/per house)
| Adult (ages 18-64) | $5.00 |
| AAA Adult, Senior Citizen (65 and over), Active Military, College Students | $4.00 |
| Youth (ages 6-17) | $3.00 |
| Under 6 | Free |
Combination Ticket (tours of all four house museums)
| Adult (ages 18-64) | $18.00 |
| AAA Adult, Senior Citizen (65 and over), Active Military, College Students | $14.00 |
| Youth (ages 6-17) | $10.00 |
| Under 6 | Free |
Hours
Historic House Tours are offered every hour on the hour.
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 - 4:00, last tour begins at 3:00.
Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00, last tour begins at 4:00.
Parking is available off Henderson Street between Blanding and Taylor Streets.
Host Your Next Event At..
| The Seibels House, 1601 Richland Street, is the oldest structure in Columbia and was built in 1796 on land owned by Thomas Taylor, one of Columbia's founders, ten years after the city was founded. The Colonial Revival accents and charming garden will add elegance to any event. |
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| The Big Apple, located at 1000 Hampton Street, was built in 1907 as a synagogue and became a black night club in 1936. A dance by the same name originated here and became a hit in 1937 after it was recorded by the Tommy Dorsey orchestra. |
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| The building was rescued by the Historic Columbia Foundation in the early 1990s, rehabilitated, and moved to its present location at Hampton and Park Streets, where it is rented for a variety of social events, including weddings, dances, and parties. Let the horseshoe windows and lights enliven your next event. | |||
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The historic properties are available for:
Weddings, Rehearsals, Showers, Corporate Meetings, Conferences, Office Parties, Club Meetings, Private Parties, All Special Occasions.
All contracts require a $200.00 deposit to reserve the facility.
For more information please call 803-252-7742 ext. 22.
All photos by ©2001-2008, Solar Systems, 701 Gervais St. #150-300, Columbia SC 29201
