Columbia South Carolina Mansion

Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens    

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Built in 1818, the Hampton-Preston Mansion has long been associated with the elite antebellum families who are its namesakes. Today, the Hampton-Preston Mansion operates as a historic …
Built in 1818, the Hampton-Preston Mansion has long been associated with the elite antebellum families who are its namesakes. Today, the Hampton-Preston Mansion operates as a historic house museum where visitors learn about the experiences of all the people who lived and worked at this site during its 200-year history. Business hours reflect the tour time. All tours start at the Gift Shop at Robert Mills, located across Blanding Street. Gardens are free and open to the public: Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Sunday: 1 – 4 p.m. The Gardens at the Hampton-Preston Mansion provide a picturesque setting for your special event! Visit our website to learn more about our Event Venues.

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May 1, 2024
The tour guide, Emily, was great. Very informative. The house is very nice with the dining room done with a recent mural on all walls from a local artist. The gardens are very nice as well. Full review by SaminDC
May 10, 2022
The ‘grounds’ were not in good shape - maybe we were ahead of the season? Our tour was 18 people and they said a maximum of 8-12. Our guide, while earnest, but not well prepared in her presentation. Full review by shayfree
Mar 14, 2020
Beautifully restored mansion. Robin our guide did a wonderful job of helping us understand what it was like to live in the mansion and early Columbia. Beautiful gardens and items that actually belong… Full review by SAExplorers
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A Serene Environment in Which to Relax
This mansion explores the lives of enslaved workers and their planter-class owners. The structure was built in the year 1818 for Ainsle…
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The Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens, an architectural and historical gem in Columbia, was originally built in 1818 by the affluent mer…
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Hampton-Preston Mansion is touted as one of the most ancient landmarks of the city. This palatial mansion was home to two influential a…
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Historic Columbia offers limited capacity, semi-guided tours for five house museums.
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