Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Historic Columbia Heritage Walk
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Columbia, South Carolina's capital city, rose from the ashes of the Civil War to become a testament to resilience, reinvention, and the complex tapestry of American history. Founded in 1786 as a planned city—one of the first in the United States—Columbia was deliberately positioned at the geographic center of South Carolina to serve as a unifying state capital. This walking tour guides you through the heart of downtown Columbia, where antebellum grandeur meets Reconstruction…
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Stops on this tour
- South Carolina State House
- South Carolina African American History Monument
- Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
- The Museum of Reconstruction Era at Woodrow Wilson Family Home
- Robert Mills House and Gardens
- Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens
- Mann-Simons Site
- First Baptist Church of Columbia
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