Explore people, places and moments that have shaped Columbia and Richland County COLUMBIA, S.C., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017 – During the month of February, join Historic Columbia in honoring Black History Month and learn about important local African American people, places and moments in Columbia and Richland County’s history. Attend a variety programs throughout the…
Historic Columbia Announces February 2017 Events
COLUMBIA, S.C., Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2016 – Historic Columbia has an exciting calendar of events taking place throughout the month of February – from all you can eat chili at the 19th annual Palladium Society’s Chili Cookoff, to three new volunteer training sessions at the Mann-Simons Site, to Lunch & Learn Series honoring historical African…
Call for Entries! Historic Columbia is Now Taking Nominations for the 2017 Preservation Awards
COLUMBIA, S.C., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017 — Historic Columbia is now accepting nominations for its 2017 Preservation Awards. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, Feb. 16. Help Historic Columbia recognize the commendable efforts of citizens of Columbia and Richland County by nominating projects that fall into the following categories: Preservation/Restoration Historically significant structures restored to…
The Buzz: 01/26-02/07
We are proud to partner with WXRY – Columbia’s Independent Alternative Radio to bring you The Buzz. Tune into 99.3 daily for reminders and updates about events coming up near you! Multiple Day Events: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Out of This World at the Colonial Life Arena starting Thursday, January 26th through January…
Join The Palladium Society and Historic Columbia for the 19th Annual Chili Cookoff
Enjoy all you can eat and drink, live music and #GodzillaChili COLUMBIA, S.C., Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017 —Bring your appetite to The Palladium Society’s 19th annual Chili Cookoff from 5:30 to 8 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Music Farm Columbia located at 1022 Senate St. Hosted by Historic Columbia’s The Palladium Society, the…
Help Cinderella Get to the Ball
Prom is an event where every girl, regardless of the size of her wallet, should get to feel like Cinderella. This spring, help celebrate The Cinderella Project’s Sweet 16, by acting as a fairy godmother. Donate your gently-worn, formal dresses as well as accessories, to help a local young woman, lacking the financial resources, arrive…
Join Historic Columbia at their Presidential Historic Happy Hour
Quarterly happy hour series returns on inauguration night COLUMBIA, S.C., Join Historic Columbia on inauguration night at their quarterly Historic Happy Hour, presented by The Land Bank Lofts, for presidential trivia, drinks and light snacks. This edition of the series will feature presidential trivia and will take place from 5:30 – 7 p.m. on Friday,…
The 4th Annual Palmetto State Job Fair
The 4th Annual Palmetto State Job Fair is March 15, 2017- here in the midlands! This is the largest professional job fair in all of South Carolina. For a 4th year in a row, the SC Midlands Job Fair has been a community event developed by a collaborative effort of nine Midlands area Chambers of…
Historic Marker to be Unveiled at the Beth Shalom Cemetery
Public invited to dedication and tours of historic Jewish site on Sunday, Jan. 15 COLUMBIA, S.C., Thursday, Jan. 5 2017 — The Columbia Jewish Heritage Initiative (CJHI), in partnership with the Jewish Historical Society of South Carolina and Historic Columbia, will dedicate a South Carolina Historical Marker at the Beth Shalom Cemetery on Sunday, Jan….
The Buzz: 12/29-01/10
We are proud to partner with WXRY – Columbia’s Independent Alternative Radioto bring you The Buzz. Tune into 99.3 daily for reminders and updates about events coming up near you! Multiple Day Events: Join Historic Columbia at Robert Mills House and Hampton-Preston Mansion for the Historic Holiday Tours daily from 10 to 4pm until December 31st. Kick off your holiday…
