History

A new USC exhibit explores 250 years of revolution and rare South Carolina artifacts.
Hotel Trundle, the award-winning boutique hotel in downtown Cola, announced plans to open the Flutter Wing — a new block of rooms located around the corner from the flagship hotel that will overlook Main Street and the Columbia Museum of Art.
SCSM is offering locals (and beyond) an immersive exploration of the museum’s extensive collections through its new online database, showcasing 1.1 million artifacts and artworks.
The new cupola will be placed back atop the historic Babcock building in early August, nearly three years after a fire burned the structure down.
Take a look as we dive into the big stats of last year’s season and give you a bullet-point rundown of the history of Williams-Brice Stadium.
We reflect on the history of Joyful Alternative and share some of our readers’ favorite memories of this counter-culture staple from 1970 to 2003.
The City of Columbia recently installed a historical marker honoring Gilded Age model Harriette “Hettie” Eugenia Anderson honoring her legacy and Columbia, SC roots.
Several projects around the Midlands were recognized by Historic Columbia for their revitalization efforts.
What do George Washington, The Pope, Pink Floyd, Oprah Winfrey, and Maya Angelou all have in common? High-profile visits to Columbia, SC over the past 250 years. Read on to learn more about their visits.
Help us learn more about the “Murf Board” built by Nancy Murphy in Columbia, SC, in the late 1970s.
The remains of fourteen Revolutionary War soldiers were found, excavated, and will now make their journey back to Camden, SC to be properly buried and remembered.
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Block parties, early ball drops, free games — whatever your vibe, there’s a Columbia-area New Year’s Eve for you.
South Carolina is reshaping its offense with coordinator Kendal Briles and longtime assistants Stan Drayton and Randy Clements joining Shane Beamer’s staff.
Columbia Food & Wine Festival returns with new Tastemakers memberships and a USC hospitality scholarship added to its five-day lineup.
Registration is open for MAI’s spring Audio Engineering Certificate, a six-month program led by Jam Room’s Jay Matheson.
The $80 million LOCAL Columbia development will add new apartments, retail space, parking, and streetscape improvements just one block from the State House.